Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa
Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa is a quick summer recipe using fresh cherries, mint and basil. Coming together in under 30 minutes this dish is perfect for weeknights!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
- cherry pitter
Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 1 ½ lb. pork tenderloin fat trimmed
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon paprika to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon white onion minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tbsp fresh mint
Instructions
For the Salsa
- Combine the chopped cherries, onion, sugar, lime juice, basil and mint together. Stir to combine. Taste test, and add additional sugar or salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
For the Pork
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Spread the mixture all over the pork tenderloin. Slice the tenderloin into 2 inch thick slices.
- Add olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat and pan-sear the pork for 3-4 minutes on both sides or until it reaches 160 degrees.
- Plate the pork and serve with the cherry salsa spooned on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg
