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Grilled Pork Medallions with Mango Papaya Relish

Chef Larry Recipe

POSTED: 4:57 pm PDT August 16, 2004

Ingredients:
  • 8 each Pork loin medallions, 31/2 oz., cut 3/4 inch thick
  • to season Chef Larry's Cajun Spice (recipe follows)
  • as needed Olive oil
  • for service Chef Larry's Cilantro Oil (recipe follows)
  • 4 each Cilantro Sprigs

Mango Papaya Relish Ingredients:
  • 2/3 cup Mango, peeled, seeded, small dice
  • 2/3 cup Papaya, peeled, seeded, small dice
  • 1/3 cup Red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Red and green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp. Jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp. Fresh mint, chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh ground black pepper

Method:
Prepare Chef Larry's Cajun Spice and Cilantro Oil per recipes, reserve. Prepare Mango Papaya Relish by placing ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to develop. Heat grill or BBQ. Drizzle pork medallions with olive oil and season with Chef Larry's Cajun Spice. Place seaoned pork medallions on hot grill and cook until done (approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side). Portion grilled pork medallions onto serving plates and top generously with Chef Larry's Mango Papaya Relish. Drizzle with Cilantro Oil and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.

Makes 4 servings

Chef Larry's Cajun Spice

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup Oregano leaves
  • 2 tsp. Granulated garlic
  • 1/4 cup Salt

Method:
Combine ingredients, mixing well. Store in air-tight container and reserve until use. Use for meat, poultry and fish.

Makes 1 cup

Chef Larry's Cilantro Oil

Ingredients:
  • 2/3 cup Cilantro, rough chopped
  • 1/4 cup (packed) Fresh parsley, steme removed
  • 4 - 5 each Scallions, rough chopped
  • 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
  • pinch Red chili flakes
  • 2/3 cup Olive oil
  • to season Salt
  • to season Fresh ground black pepper

Method:
Place ingredients in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a squeeze bottle and refrigerate until use.

Makes 1 cup

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