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Honey Lime Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Citrus Salsa





Total Time
45 mins

Time: 45 minutes. Try pairing this bright citrus salsa with chicken or fish as well as pork.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “The Recipes You Should Be Cooking This March.”

Honey Lime Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Citrus Salsa




Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Randy Mon
 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb.)
 2 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
 1 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lime zest
 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
 1/4 cup honey
 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
 1 small Meyer lemon, cut in half horizontally, ends trimmed
  Peeled segments from 4 pink grapefruits, drained
  Peeled segments from 2 navel oranges, drained
 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
 1/4 cup chopped roasted, unsalted pistachios
Step 1
1

Preheat a grill for medium heat (350° to 450°). Rub pork with 1/2 tsp. oil. In a bowl, whisk together zest, juice, honey, and 3/4 tsp. salt and divide between 2 bowls.

Step 2
2

Grill lemon, turning occasionally, until very soft, about 8 minutes, and grill pork, turning occasionally and brushing with half the lime glaze, until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part reaches 145°, about 20 minutes.

Step 3
3

Let lemon cool, remove seeds and central white core, and chop finely. Transfer pork to a platter, tent with foil, and let rest about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, boil remaining glaze in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 4
4

In a bowl, combine remaining 2 tsp. oil, grapefruits, oranges, thyme, remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, chopped lemon, and pistachios.

Step 5
5

Slice pork, brush with thickened glaze, and serve with citrus salsa.

Step 6
6

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories414
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%

Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 54g20%

Dietary Fiber 6.1g22%
Protein 28g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.