Grilled pork tenderloin with cherry salsa

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 231.2
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 92.2 mg
  • Sodium: 92.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 30.5 g

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Introduction

Adapted from Bon Appetit, June 2011 Adapted from Bon Appetit, June 2011
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
    1/2 cup minced shallots, divided
    6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
    4 tsp canola oil
    2 pork tenderloins, about 2 1/2 pounds total
    1/2 pound fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted,halved
    1 fresh Fresno chile, red jalapeņo, or Holland chile, thinly sliced crosswise
    2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Combine 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 4 tablespoons lime juice, and canola oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup shallots, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cherries, chile, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season salsa lightly with salt and pepper and set aside to let flavors to meld.

Remove tenderloins from marinade and season generously with salt and pepper.

Grill tenderloins, turning frequently, until a thermometer inserted into meat registers 145°F, about 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices and serve with salsa.


Serving Size: Serves 8