August in Portland means PEACHES, juicy sweet peaches. They taste great on ice cream, on pound cake, in cobblers and in pies, but you can also use them in savory dishes. This pork tenderloin is spicy and the salsa is fresh and bright! This recipe is originally from the Taste of Home, but you can find my hints in the preparation of this entree below. I accidentally purchased peaches with white flesh from our farmer’s market so my salsa isn’t quite as colorful as it should be, but it still tastes perfect!
Begin by putting the salsa together. Peel the peaches, chop them and put them in a large bowl.
Next add chopped red bell pepper and jalapeno pepper. Be careful to avoid touching your face while preparing the jalapenos. The oils can burn your skin.
Add chopped red onion, minced cilantro and crushed garlic.
Add two tablespoons of juice from a lime.
Add salt and pepper and mix well.
Next combine olive oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and seasoned salt. Rub all over two pork tenderloins.
Grill or bake the pork tenderloin until an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Let rest five minutes before slicing.
Serve with salsa.
Ingredients
For the Salsa:
1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped fresh peaches
2 small red bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
4 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
4 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
For the Pork:
4 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp jerk seasoning
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp rosemary
1 tsp seasoned salt
2 pork tenderloins
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl combine the first nine ingredients, through the salt and pepper. Set salsa aside.
In another small bowl, combine the olive oil and the next five ingredients. Mix well and rub over the pork tenderloins.
Grill, covered, over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Internal temperature should be 145 degrees.
Let rest for five minutes before slicing and serving with salsa.
Makes 8 servings.
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