Best 8 Grilled Pork Tenderloin And Apricot Serrano Salsa Recipes

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Pork tenderloin is a popular cut of meat known for its tenderness and mild flavor. Grilling is a great way to cook pork tenderloin, as it imparts a smoky flavor and allows the natural juices to stay locked in. Pairing grilled pork tenderloin with an apricot serrano salsa is a delicious combination, as the sweetness of the apricots balances out the heat of the serranos. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



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A simple apricot glaze made with preserves lends a delightful zest to this tender pork. It's so fuss-free and delicious, you'll make it again and again. -Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over pork., Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over pork. Bake 10-17 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA



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A quick and easy way to grill pork tenderloin. Coated in a Caribbean spice mixture, grilled, and served with homemade peach salsa.

Provided by Joan Heeg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Peach Salsa Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Combine peaches, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set peach salsa aside.
  • Combine olive oil, brown sugar, Caribbean jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and seasoned salt in a second small bowl. Rub tenderloin with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place tenderloin on hot grill and cook covered for 9 to 11 minutes. Turn and grill until tenderloin is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 11 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with peach salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 580.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

WATERMELON-INJECTED GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH WATERMELON SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups watermelon, seeded and finely diced
1 finely diced Granny Smith apple
1 red onion, julienned
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 limes, squeezed
Dash rice wine vinegar
Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper
2 pounds pork tenderloin
3 cups watermelon, seeded and diced
3 jalapenos, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup melon liqueur, optional (recommended: Midori)
Freshly ground sea salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • For the salsa: Combine all ingredients in medium mixing bowl and chill until ready to serve.
  • For the tenderloin: Use a sharp knife to trim tenderloin of any fat by removing as much of the silver skin as possible.
  • Combine watermelon and jalapenos in a blender and puree, about 2 to 3 minutes. Strain mixture through fine sieve and return to blender. Add the salt, sugar and melon liqueur (if using) to blender and blend together, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of marinade for basting. Draw remaining marinade with syringe injector. Inject pork liberally with marinade. Sprinkle salt and pepper to cover pork. Let marinate while heating the grill.
  • Remove pork from platter and place directly on the flame for direct heat. Roll the pork over the direct heat to give it grill marks. Remove pork from direct heat and place away from the flame to finish cooking. Baste with glaze every 10 to 15 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Remove from grill to platter and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into medallions and serve with Watermelon Salsa.

APRICOT-MUSTARD GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN



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This quick and simple recipe can be served with couscous and a cool cucumber and onion salad in Italian dressing.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1/4 cup mustard
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. Stir together the preserves and mustard in a small bowl. Place pork over a medium-hot fire and grill for about 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F, brushing with mustard mixture in the last few minutes.

GRILLED PORK WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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I love the zesty taste of this moist grilled tenderloin. The cumin, avocado and jalapeno give it southwestern flair. It's an easy, elegant way to prepare pork. —Josephine Devereaux Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
SALSA:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • For marinade, mix first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss pork with 1/2 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours., For glaze, place jelly and 1/3 cup of the remaining marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes; remove from heat. Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly with remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY SALSA



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Pork     Fourth of July     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Cherry     Meat     Pork Tenderloin     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Party     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 cup minced shallots, divided
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 pork tenderloins, about 2 1/2 pounds total
1/2 pound fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted,halved
1 fresh Fresno chile, red jalapeño, or Holland chile, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Combine 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 4 tablespoons lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup shallots, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cherries, chile, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season salsa lightly with salt and pepper and set aside to let flavors to meld.
  • Remove tenderloins from marinade and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Grill tenderloins, turning frequently, until a thermometer inserted into meat registers 145°F, about 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices and serve with salsa.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Grilled Pork tenderloin with Apricot BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mamie37

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs boneless pork tenderloin
2 teaspoons mccormick grill mates McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1/2 cup triple fruit jam (apricot, peach, passion fruit Or your preference)
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup your favorite barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • For BBQ Sauce: Warm fruit spread in saucepan on Medium heat 2-4 min, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to Medium-Low, add wine, reduce to syrupy consistency; 8-10 minutes.
  • stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in BBQ sauce, simmer 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, puree until smooth.
  • Coat clean grill with vegetable oil.
  • Season both sides of meat with steak seasoning.
  • Sear until meat has changed color 1/4 way up from bottom, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn and sear the other side.
  • Turn meat back over; reduce heat to Low.
  • close lid.
  • Grill until just before pork reaches 150 degrees.
  • Lift lid and brush Sauce on all sides of meat.
  • Grill until internal temperature reaches 150.
  • Once sauce has been applied watch carefully.
  • It will burn easily.
  • Remove from grill, let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA



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This delicious recipe for grilled pork tenderloin is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup very finely chopped garlic
Juice of 1 orange
1 tablespoon very finely chopped fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 to 1 pound each), trimmed
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Fresh Fruit Salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, garlic, orange juice, marjoram, and orange zest in a resealable plastic bag; add tenderloins, seal, and marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove tenderloin from marinade, discarding marinade. Wipe excess marinade from pork and season with salt and pepper. Add pork to grill and cook, turning every 4 minutes, until grill marks appear and internal temperature of pork reaches 135 to 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 21 minutes total. Set aside and let cool completely.
  • Slice cooled pork crosswise into thin slices. Serve with fruit salsa.

Tips for Grilling Pork Tenderloin

  • Choose a pork tenderloin that is about 1 pound in weight and 6 inches in length.
  • Trim any excess fat from the tenderloin.
  • Marinate the tenderloin in your favorite marinade for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill the tenderloin for 10-12 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips for Making Apricot Serrano Salsa

  • Use ripe apricots for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh serrano peppers, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper.
  • Add more or less sugar to taste.
  • The salsa can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion

Grilled pork tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. Serve it with apricot serrano salsa for a flavorful and refreshing meal.

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