Makes 24 tacos / Prep: 15 min., Stand: 30 min., Chill: 30 min., Grill: 20 min.
12-ounce package dried mild New Mexico chiles
2teaspoonscumin seeds
1tablespoondried oregano
3garlic cloves
2tablespoonscider vinegar
1teaspoonsugar
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground red pepper
2¾-pound pork tenderloins
18-ounce container sour cream
Cucumber-Radish Salsa
24corn or flour tortillaswarmed
Garnishes:
lime wedges
fresh cilantro
Instructions
Slice dried chiles in half lengthwise.
Remove and discard stems and seeds.
Place chiles in a bowl, and add boiling water to cover.
Let stand 20 minutes or until chiles are softened.
Drain chiles, reserving liquid.
Cook cumin seeds in a skillet over medium heat 30 seconds.
Add oregano, and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds or until cumin is toasted.
Process cumin mixture, soaked chiles, 1 cup reserved liquid, garlic, and next 4 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, adding more reserved liquid if needed.
Place pork in a shallow dish.
Pour half of chile mixture over meat.
Cover and chill 30 minutes.
Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade.
Stir together sour cream and ½ cup Cucumber-Radish Salsa; cover and chill until ready to serve.
Grill pork, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°), turning occasionally and basting with reserved chile mixture, 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155°.
Remove from grill; let stand 10 minutes until pork reaches 160°.
Coarsely chop pork.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serve in warm tortillas with remaining Cucumber-Radish Salsa and sour cream mixture. Garnish, if desired.