Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/2 cup minced shallots, divided
6 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 pork tenderloins, about 2 1/2 lb. total
1/2 lb. fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted, halved
1 fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced crosswise
1 Tbsp. extra virgin oilve oil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare grill to medium-high heat.

Combine 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 4 Tbsp. lime juice, and vegetable oil in a zip-lock bag. Add pork, 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 Tbsp. lime juice, cherries, chile, and 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 seson generously with salt and pepper.

Grill tenderloins, turning frequently, until thermometer registers 145 degrees, about 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices and serve with salsa.