Grilled Pork with Spicy Pineapple Salsa

Name: Grilled Pork with Spicy Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 cups salsa).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple; 1/2 cup port wine or grape juice; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; PORK:; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each); Lime wedges

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings (2 cups salsa)

Here in Michigan, the outdoor grilling season is pretty short, so I often use my oven for "grilling." The barbecue sauce is equally good on chicken or shrimp. —Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

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Ingredients

1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1/2 cup port wine or grape juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
PORK:
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
Lime wedges

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook 20-25 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, for pork, mix spices; rub over tenderloins. Grill tenderloins on a lightly oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally.
Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked pork with 1/4 cup salsa: 220 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 318mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

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