Juicy grilled pork served with a refreshing pear salsa made with diced fruit, lime juice, and herbs—a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 (1 pound) whole pork tenderloins, cut into 3/4 inch slices
  • pear salsa:
  • 4 cups chopped peeled pears 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime peel 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped*
  • 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Grill pork, uncovered, over indirect medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients.
  2. Serve with the pork.