Cool, sweet mango salsa melds with the spicy rub on this pork tenderloin for a delicious, bold-flavored main dish. The colors and presentation are elegant. —Carolyn Cartelli, Parsippany, New Jersey
Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa
Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Yield
4 servings (2 cups salsa)
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
- 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- MANGO SALSA:
- 1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions
- Rub pork with oil. Combine the pepper, paprika, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, cinnamon and cayenne; rub over pork. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. Place pork over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a small bowl, combine the mango, cilantro, lime juice and honey; serve with pork.
Nutrition Facts
1 3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup salsa : 222 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 345mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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