Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006

Show: The Essence of EmerilEpisode: Light and Healthy

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 45 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 45 min

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Ingredients

2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat and silver skin
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground chipotle chili powder
2 teaspoons salt, plus a pinch
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 pineapple, peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnishing
Cilantro Oil, for drizzling, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat a grill to high.

Rub the pork tenderloins all over with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with the chipotle chili powder, 2 teaspoons of the salt, the pepper, and the oregano. Rub the tenderloins well with the garlic and drizzle the lime juice over all. Allow the tenderloins to sit, refrigerated, for 45 minutes before cooking.

Brush the pineapple slices lightly with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then place the pineapple slices on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until softened slightly and nicely marked by the grill, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool to room temperature. Dice the pineapple slices (discard the tough core portions) and place in a medium non-reactive bowl. Add the red onion, remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, remaining pinch of salt, jalapeno peppers, red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro and stir to combine. Set aside while you grill the pork.

Place the tenderloins on the hottest part of the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Reduce the grill temperature to low and continue to cook, turning occasionally, until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees F. Remove the tenderloins from the grill and allow to sit, loosely covered, for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Slice the tenderloins on the diagonal and serve with the grilled pineapple salsa and fresh cilantro sprigs. Drizzle with Cilantro Oil.

Cilantro Oil:

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Place herbs in a mini-chopper and blend. Slowly add oil to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper.

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recipe Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Johannah Woodland, CA 10-01-2009
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This was so good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was such a great dinner! All of us (dinner guests and husband) licked our plates. I will definitely be making this... again. I added more pineapple then was called for and it made it really good! I served with grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatos. Read more
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Fawn Waterford, MI 07-13-2009
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Out standing Emeril!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm not sure what I can say about this that hasn't already been said. It is a simply amazing dish. There is layer after... layer of flavor that all works so wel together. We will eat this often!Read more
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Michele orland park, IL 06-19-2009
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Abfab!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is such a winner you MUST make it. I prepared the pork prior to grilling several hours ahead of time, let it... come to room temp, and used pickled jalepenos because that's what I had. I grilled white corn tortillas and served everything on those. DO NOT delete the cilantro oil. All components give wonderful layers of flavor. It's easy, which is also important to me!!!Read more
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Erica Allen, TX 06-13-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a wonderful, flavorful meal! The spicy rub with the sweet pineapple was a delicious combination! I actually used... chicken because that is what we had on hand and it worked out great. Will definitely make this again but not put the rub on the kids portion, they found it too spicy.Read more
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Connie Greensboro, NC 03-10-2009
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Totally Awesome & Tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this recipe and absolutely loved it---so did my husband. One change I made was to brine my pork for a couple hours in... a mixture of salt, sugar, peppercorns, celery seed, bay leaf and coriander seeds. Then I did the rub mix and added a small amount of red pepper flakes and refrigerated it about 2 hours. This is the first time we've made a tenderloin with so much flavor. Others I've made marinated in the fridge for 3 days, and when they were grilled had very little flavor, except for the outside. I've got to think it was the brining that helped the meat absorb more of the flavor of the spices, oil, garlic and lime juice. I served this with a pineapple-avocado salsa and baked sweet potato with honey, cinnamon butter. What a satifying meal. This one goes into my do again box. Thanks Emeril.Read more
recipe Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
kelly paso , CA 10-15-2008
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TOO GOOD TO BE LOW CAL
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe, we improvised a bit with the chili powder and made our own bled with cumin in it. The cilantro oil was awful... though.Read more