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Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa by Nutmeg Nanny

Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
This pork tenderloin with pineapple salsa is the perfect weekend meal. Cook the tenderloin in the oven or on the grill, your choice!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

For pork:

For pineapple salsa:

  • 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño pepper diced seeds removed
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

For pork:

  • In a ziplock bag add pineapple juice, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
  • Gently mix and add in pork tenderloin.
  • Let marinade for about 30 minutes while you prepare the salsa.
  • After your salsa has been prepared preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron or oven-safe skillet set over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is shiny and hot add in pork tenderloin and throw away the remaining marinade.
  • Quickly brown the tenderloin on all sides and add the tenderloin to the preheated oven.
  • Roast in the oven until the internal temperature is 140 degrees F, about 20 minutes depending on size. (I keep a thermometer in the pork while cooking so I can easily check. If you don't have an oven-safe thermometer I would start checking on the pork at the 15-minute mark)
  • Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for about 7 minutes. T
  • his will help the pork reach 145 degrees and will be perfectly cooked.
  • Slice, top with pineapple salsa, and enjoy.

For salsa:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl add pineapple, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, and lime juice.
  • Stir to combine, season with salt and keep cold in the refrigerator while you cook the pork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword oven pork tenderloin, pineapple recipes, pineapple salsa, pork recipes, pork tenderloin, pork tenderloin with pineapple salsa
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