Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

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The fresh salsa makes this dish perfect for a hot summer night or picnic. It's great the rest of the year, though, too. —Patricia Schmeling

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Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • SALSA:
  • 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

  • Place pork on a greased rack in a foil-lined shallow roasting pan. Combine the brown sugar, mustard and ginger; spread over pork. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  • In a large bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with pork. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/3 pound) equals 161 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa in Test Kitchen Favorites 2004 , p115

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Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2010 by MichelleFenwick

This has become a family favorite! The porkloin is tender and moist, and very flavorful. You can adjust the heat by adding more or less cayenne pepper.

The star of this show is the pineapple salsa. I make a double batch of the salsa and it's gone before dinner is over. Delicious!!!

 
 
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