WATERMELON-INJECTED GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH WATERMELON SALSA

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Watermelon-Injected Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Watermelon Salsa image

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.

Tammy Liston
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This recipe was too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory marinade.


Adnan safi Adnan safi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pork tenderloin was dry and tough. The watermelon salsa was good though.


Sujun Mia
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This dish is a must-try for any pork lover. The watermelon injection and salsa add a unique and delicious flavor to the pork.


FELIX STELLA
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I love this recipe! The watermelon injection really adds a unique flavor to the pork tenderloin. The watermelon salsa is also a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Tfnf Egeheueu
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Wow! This dish was amazing. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the watermelon salsa was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Xavier Perez
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the watermelon salsa was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Jera
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I'm not usually a fan of pork tenderloin, but this recipe changed my mind. The watermelon injection made the pork so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bella Rico
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the watermelon-injected pork tenderloin and the watermelon salsa was a refreshing change from the usual grilled pork dishes.


Usama_zahoor_khokhar _333
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I've never grilled pork tenderloin before, but this recipe made it so easy. The pork was cooked perfectly and the watermelon salsa was a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pablo Escobar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork tenderloin turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. The watermelon salsa was also delicious and added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a u


ahmadarshad Durani
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This watermelon-injected grilled pork tenderloin was an absolute delight! The pork was tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The watermelon salsa was the perfect complement, adding a refreshing sweetness and acidity. I'll definitely be making this