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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

IamMrsG — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:28:21 GMT

I need to preface this by admitting neither DH nor I care a lot for cilantro. We loved this dish tonight, though. I halved the recipe and served it with baked sweet potatoes, warm French bread and a bottle of Cantina Zaccagnini Pinot Grigio 2012. DH called it a 4.5 ☆ meal (he doesn't believe in perfect meals ).

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 cup minced shallots, divided
6 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 pork tenderloins, about 2 1/2 pounds total
1/2 pound fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted,halved
1 fresh Fresno chile, red jalapeño, or Holland chile, thinly sliced crosswise
1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. 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.

Meanwhile, 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, turning frequently, until a thermometer inserted into meat registers 145°F, about 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices and serve with salsa.

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:47:47 GMT

Wow! Sounds good. The cherries have been plentiful lately and I'd never considered making a "salsa" with them. Thanks for the idea.

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

HB glamma — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 01:30:28 GMT

Thanks for posting. I will try this soon. I have been searching for a different way to do a pork tenderloin in the last week, so this is perfect timing.

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

IamMrsG — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 01:54:38 GMT

HB glamma wrote: "...I have been searching for a different way to do a pork tenderloin..."

You are welcome, HBglamma. If any of these pique your interest, I'd be happy to post the recipe. "Just whistle."

Ginger Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney
Cider Pecan Pork Tenderloin
Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Wine Crust
Pork Tenderloin with grilled Grapes and Romaine
Pork Tenderloin with Greens and Apples
Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic-Cranberry Sauce
Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
I have not tried Nos. 1, 2 or 5 yet, but can vouch for 3, 4, 6 and 7.

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

10sluvr — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 15:50:54 GMT

what kind of fresh cherries? tart or sweet? thanks.

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

IamMrsG — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 16:07:36 GMT

@10sluvr wrote:
what kind of fresh cherries? tart or sweet? thanks.

I'm not trying to be vague, but I'd have to say according to your taste. Mine were not super tart, but the balance and combination of flavors was really interesting. As I said before, neither DH nor I are fans of cilantro (we're in the "tastes like soap" group), but upon first taste of this salsa, we each were hooked.

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

RespectLife — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:19:17 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
HB glamma wrote: "...I have been searching for a different way to do a pork tenderloin..."
You are welcome, HBglamma. If any of these pique your interest, I'd be happy to post the recipe. "Just whistle."
Ginger Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney
Cider Pecan Pork Tenderloin
Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Wine Crust
Pork Tenderloin with grilled Grapes and Romaine
Pork Tenderloin with Greens and Apples
Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic-Cranberry Sauce
Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
I have not tried Nos. 1, 2 or 5 yet, but can vouch for 3, 4, 6 and 7.

Thank you very much Mrs. G for this recipe! I can't wait to try it!

May I whistle for #2, #3 & #5? Is that too much work to ask for? #3 is at the top of my list.

NO rush, just when you have time....I would love to have those!

TIA!!

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

IamMrsG — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:39:49 GMT

RespectLife, all my recipes are on my harddrive, so there's no problem in posting your requests. I'll get 'em up ASAP.

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

ChiliPepper — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:17:38 GMT

Oh jeez, these all sound wonderful!!!

I would love # 6 cranberry & # 7 pesto when you get a chance.

Thanks so much MrsG! I can't help it - your recipes are always the best!!!

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

IamMrsG — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:24:22 GMT

@ChiliPepper wrote:
Oh jeez, these all sound wonderful!!!

I would love # 6 cranberry & # 7 pesto when you get a chance.

Thanks so much MrsG! I can't help it - your recipes are always the best!!!

No problem, ChiliPepper, I'll get 'em posted after I send this. Thanks for the compliment! I've searched out and collected what I considered to be good recipes all my life (over 50 years). I'm happy to share any / all of them, although I sometimes feel they're considered too time consuming by a lot of today's cooks.

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

morgana — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:33:13 GMT

please google Esther the wonder pig, you won't want to eat pork. Pigs are smart, as smart as dogs

Re: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa

IamMrsG — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:55:38 GMT

@morgana wrote:
please google Esther the wonder pig, you won't want to eat pork. Pigs are smart, as smart as dogs

So, should we only eat stupid animals?