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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: 30 minutes or less, Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fresh cherry recipes, how to cook pork tenderloin, pork tenderloin cherry salsa, savory cherry salsa
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Author: NicholeL

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