Fiery Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Fiery Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola or soybean oil; 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained; 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup); 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Prep 40 min
Total 40 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

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by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jan 4, 2012

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Ingredients

Pork

2 teaspoons canola or soybean oil
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Pineapple Salsa

1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Brush grill rack with oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Rub 1 teaspoon oil onto each pork tenderloin; sprinkle with peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2

Cover and grill pork over medium heat 20 to 30 minutes, turning 3 times, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
3

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Cut pork into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with salsa.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Serve fresh green beans, steamed or microwaved, as an easy, healthy side dish.

Nutrition Information

270 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 39g Protein, 10g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 270

Calories from Fat: 80

Total Fat: 9g; 14%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 12%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 110mg; 36%

Sodium: 520mg; 22%

Potassium: 710mg; 20%

Total Carbohydrate: 10g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 5%

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 39g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 20%; 20%

Calcium: 2%; 2%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;