Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa
Juicy grilled pork tenderloin marinated in a cilantro-lime mixture, served with a fresh cherry salsa featuring sweet cherries, spicy chile, and bright cilantro. This elegant dish combines savory and sweet flavors for a delicious summer meal.
Ingredients
- •1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- •½ cup minced shallots, divided
- •6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
- •¼ cup vegetable oil
- •2 whole pork tenderloins
- •½ pound fresh cherries
- •1 whole fresh chile
- •1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- •to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Combine 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 4 tablespoons lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
15 min
- 2.
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.
5 min
- 3.
Remove tenderloins from marinade and season generously with salt and pepper.
2 min
- 4.
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.
25 min
