Spanish Pork With Apple-Citrus Salsa Recipe

Name: Spanish Pork With Apple-Citrus Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon pimentos; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided; ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups granny smith apples, diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons apple juice; ½ teaspoon grated lime rind; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice; 2 green onions, sliced; 12 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon pimentos
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups granny smith apples, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons apple juice
½ teaspoon grated lime rind
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 green onions, sliced
12 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

1
Combine chili powder, oregano, cumin, and pimenton.
2
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over pork, and sprinkle evenly with chili powder mixture.
4
Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
5
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
6
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining salt, remaining pepper, apples, cilantro, apple juice, lime juice, lime rind, onions, and jalapeno in a medium bowl, and toss.
7
Place pork on a grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 6 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reaches 145 degrees.
8
Remove pork from grill, and let stand for 5 minutes.
9
Slice pork crosswise, and serve with salsa.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed, 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spanish Pork With Apple-Citrus Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Pork With Apple-Citrus Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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