Coffee beans soften the heat of the chile and bring out the other flavors in this paste-like marinade. You can also use the paste on chicken, as they do at Maroons, where this dish is served. Begin marinating the meat the day before.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon espresso coffee beans
1 1/4 teaspoons whole allspice
3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon chopped seeded habanero chile
2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins
Directions
Stir first 5 ingredients in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Finely grind spice mixture in spice grinder; transfer to processor. Add all remaining ingredients except pork; blend until wet paste forms. Place pork in large glass baking dish and coat with paste. Cover; chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer pork coated with paste mixture to rimmed baking sheet. Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 150°F for medium, about 35 minutes. Slice pork and serve.
