Pork tenderloin is one of our favorite things to cook and this pork tenderloin recipe is easy to make and impressive to serve when paired with a spicy sauce.
Ingredients
â 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
â 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
â 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
â 1/8 teaspoon pimenton
â 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
â 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
â 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
â 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
â 2 cups diced Granny Smith apple
â 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
â 2 tablespoons apple juice
â 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
â 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
â 2 green onions, thinly sliced
â 1/2 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
â Cooking spray
Directions
1. Combine first 4 ingredients. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over pork, and sprinkle evenly with chili powder mixture. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, apple, and the next 6 ingredients (through jalapeño) in a medium bowl; toss.
4. Place pork on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer registers 145°. Remove pork from grill; let stand 5 minutes. Slice pork crosswise; serve with salsa.