Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Guest Author - Jennifer Murray

Serve steamed veggies as a healthy side dish.

Ingredients
PORK

2 tsp. canola or soybean oil

2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each)

1 tsp. black pepper

1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/2 tsp. salt

SALSA

1 8-oz can pineapplie tidbits, drained

4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 c)

1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper

1/2 tsp. grated lime peel

2 tsps. lime juice

1/4 tsp. salt

Directions
1. Brush grill with oil. Heat up grill. Rub 1 tsp. oil onto each pork tenderloin. Sprinkle with peppers and salt.

2. Cover and grill over medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes, turning. Pork is finished when there is a slight pinkish color in center and thermometer in center reads 160 degrees Farhenheit.

3. In medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Cut pork into 1/2-inch slices.

Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Info

Yield: 4

Per Serving:
Calories: 270
Total Fat: 9.0g
Cholesterol: 110mg
Sodium: 520mg
Carbs: 10.0g
Fiber: 1.0g
Protein: 39.0g