Honey Jalapeno Pork Loin

This dish was my second course in my Iron Chef battle. It was inspired by a dish I saw on a menu at a Cuban-Mexican restaurant, Cafe 28, I went to here in Chicago. I've never tried it there or anywhere but this is my interpretation.

Honey Jalapeno Pork Loin

Serves 6

1 Pork Loin Roast

2 Tbl. of Brown Sugar

1 Tbl. of Chili Powder

1 Tbl. of Cumin

1 Tbl. of Garlic Powder

1 tsp. of Cinnamon

1 tsp. of Arbol Chili Powder

Salt, to taste

- Preheat oven to 375 degrees

- Combine all spices and rub over all sides of pork roast

- In an oven-safe skillet, sear all sides of the roast in hot oil

- Place skillet into oven and cook for 30 minutes

- Remove roast from oven and let the meat 'rest' for 5-10 minutes

- Slice roast across the grain and serve with Honey Jalapeno Sauce

Honey Jalapeno Sauce

1 C. of Honey

1 Jalapeno, sliced

1/2 C. of Water

- In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes to let the heat of the jalapenos distribute throughout the sauce

- Pour a small amount of sauce over top of sliced roast