No you aren’t dreaming, it’s chocolate covered pig on the menu tonight. We have been saving this recipe for a special occasion—it’s fit for a king. Traeger Cocoa-Encrusted Pork Tenderloin is your new wood-fired weakness, marinated in the bold taste of cocoa, and seared to juicy perfection. They say, “go big or go home”, but we are going big and staying home, with a heaping helping of Cocoa-Encrusted Pork on the Traeger tonight.
COCOA ENCRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN
DIFFICULTY: 2/5
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 20-25 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Hickory, Apple, Pecan
SERVES: 5-6
INGREDIENTS
½ tsp. ground Fennel Seed
2 tsp. unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
½ tsp. Kosher Salt
½ tsp. Black Pepper
1, 1 ½ lb. Pork Tenderloin
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Green Onions, thinly sliced for garnish
METHOD
- With a paring knife, remove the silver skin and connective tissue from the loin. In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, making paste. Rub the paste on the pork loin, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- When ready to cook, starts your Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until a fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to High (450°F) and preheat, lid closed (10 to 15 minutes).
- Place the loin on the front of the grill and sear it on all sides. After it has been seared, reduce the temperature to 350°F and move the pork to the center of the grill. Continue to cook for 10- 15 minutes, or until it has reached an internal meat temp of 145°F for medium to medium well. Once it has cooked, remove it from the grill and let rest for at least 8 to 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions, serve and Enjoy!
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