LC Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa Mole by
Ingredients
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb. each)
1 T. canola oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1 cup pitted, fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 cup jicama, peeled and finely chopped
1 oz. semisweet chocolate, grated
2 T. fresh cilantro, minced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 T. lime juice
1 tsp. honey
Salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
Instructions
Brush the tenderloins with oil, sprinkle with salt, cumin, and chili powder. Grill, covered, over medium heat until thermometer reads 145, 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally. Let stand 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine cherries, jalapeno, jicama, chocolate, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, and honey. Slice pork, serve with cherry salsa and pumpkin seeds.
Meanwhile, combine cherries, jalapeno, jicama, chocolate, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, and honey. Slice pork, serve with cherry salsa and pumpkin seeds.
Servings: 6 Serving Size: 3 oz pork with 1/4 cup salsa
Nutrition Information (per serving):Calories | 218 |
Fat | 8 g |
Saturated Fat | 3 g |
Cholesterol | 64 mg |
Sodium | 248 mg |
Carbohydrates | 11 |
Fiber | 2 g |
Sugars | 9 g |
Protein | 23 g |