Grilled Pork with Pear Salsa

Prep time:

15 minutes

Cook time:

10 minutes

Difficulty level:

Intermediate

This recipe is a great twist on pork. You might have just found your new favorite dinner with this sweet and spicy pear salsa perfectly paired with some pork tenderloin.

Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch slices

pear salsa:

4 cups chopped peeled pears (about 4 medium)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper; add pork.
Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight.
Drain pork, discarding marinade.
Grill pork, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients.
Serve with the pork.