Ancho Pork Medallions

Ingredients

• 0.8 teaspoon ancho chile powder 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground allspice 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 2 tablespoons jalapeño pepper jelly 
• 1 pound pork tenderloin trimmed
• 1 teaspoon juice of lime 
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Cut pork crosswise into 8 equal pieces.
2. Combine chile powder and next 4 ingredients (through allspice) in a small bowl; rub evenly over both sides of pork.
3. Combine jelly and lime juice; set aside.
4. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add pork to pan; cook 1 minute on each side.
6. Brush pork with half of jelly mixture; turn and brush with remaining jelly mixture. Cook 1 minute on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
7. Remove pork from pan; let stand 5 minutes before serving.