While we love to grill whenever the weather is warm, some nights, grilling is just not an option. We are in for a few of those kinds of nights this week. Severe evening storms are predicted due to the high daytime heat. No matter. This broiled pork tenderloin recipe with a tropical salsa epitomizes Summertime, even though it is cooked inside.
The tenderloin is spiced with a mix of coriander and salt. Coriander (the seeds of the cilantro plant) is a fresh-tasting spice, with a mildly sweet, lemony flavor. The meat is served with a mango salsa. Mangoes, one of the most commonly eaten fruits in the world, originated in Southeast Asia over 4000 years ago. They were brought to this country in the mid-1800’s. Most commercially grown mangoes available in the USA come from Florida or Mexico. Sometimes called a “tropical peach”, the flavor is a spicy and fragrant combination of peach and pineapple. This mildly seasoned, broiled pork tenderloin is a wonderful backdrop for the spicy and flavorful mango salsa.
Pork Tenderloin With Mango Salsa
Pork Tenderloin With Mango Salsa (adapted from realsimple.com) Total Time Required: 25 minutes, Prep Time: 10 minutes, Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 mango, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1-1/4 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine the mango, scallions, 1 tablespoon of the oil, lime juice, crushed red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set the salsa aside.
Put together the salsa.
Remove the silverskin from the pork.
Remove the silverskin from the tenderloin.
Preheat the broiler to high. Rub the pork with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil. Season the tenderloin with the coriander and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Add the oil, coriander, and salt to the pork.
Broil the pork, turning it halfway through, until it is cooked to an internal temperature of 145ºF, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Broil the pork, turning it once, to an internal temperature of 145ºF.
Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Allow the pork to rest before slicing.
Serve the pork with the salsa.
Mango salsa gives this pork a tropical flair!
This pork dish is spiced & tropical!~Linda
Pork Tenderloin With Mango Salsa (adapted from realsimple.com) Total Time Required: 25 minutes, Prep Time: 10 minutes, Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 mango, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1-1/4 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine the mango, scallions, 1 tablespoon of the oil, lime juice, crushed red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Set the salsa aside.
Preheat the broiler to high. Rub the pork with the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil. Season the tenderloin with the coriander and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Broil the pork, turning it halfway through, until it is cooked to an internal temperature of 145ºF, about 12 to 15 minutes. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve the pork with the salsa.