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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 2-2.5lbs total)

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided

  • 1/2 cup minced shallots, divided

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/2 lb fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted, halved

  • 1 fresh Fresno chile or red jalapeño

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • salt and pepper

Directions

  • Pork Marinate
  • Combine 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 4 tablespoons lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag.
  • Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare a stove pan to medium-high heat.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup shallots, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cherries, chile, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season salsa lightly with salt and pepper and set aside to let flavors to meld.
  • Remove tenderloins from marinade and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Grill tenderloins on stove, turning frequently, until a thermometer inserted into meat registers 145°, about 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. 
  • Cut into thin slices and serve with salsa.