Description
Experience a tropical flavor explosion with this delightful pork tenderloin, perfectly paired with a vibrant mango-pineapple salsa. This dish balances savory and sweet notes that are sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering. Easy to prepare for both casual dinners and special occasions, every bite transports you to a sun-soaked beach paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine diced mango, pineapple chunks, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro; mix gently.
- Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing into medallions.
- Serve topped with mango-pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz pork with salsa (approximately)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg