• 1 Smithfield Prime Pork Loin Filet, cut into 1-inch thick slices,
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow onions,
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil,
  • 1/3 cup chopped yellow bell pepper,
  • 1 tbsp sugar,
  • 1/2 (1 lb 8-oz.) jar mango packed in extra light syrup, drained,
  • 1 tbsp tequila,
  • 1 tbsp key lime juice, divided,
  • 1 large jalapeño, seeded and finely minced,
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced,
  • salt to taste,
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MAIN DISH

Grilled Pork Filets with Mango Tequila Sauce

  1. To make Mango Tequila Sauce, sauté onions in hot olive oil over medium heat until tender and slightly browned on the edges. Add bell pepper and sauté until heated through.  Stir in sugar until dissolved; remove from heat. Combine mangoes, tequila, 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, and onion mixture in blender. Purée in blender until smooth.
  2. Combine minced jalapeno, cilantro and remaining 1/2 tablespoon key lime juice in small bowl; salt to taste. Let stand until ready to serve.
  3. Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium-high. Grill pork filets 13 to 18 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 150oF.
  4. To serve, spoon Mango Tequila Sauce onto 4 plates; top each with 2 grilled filets. Garnish with minced jalapeno mixture.