Grilled Ancho Chile Pork Tenderloin
Charred Pineapple with Wilted Gourmet Greens
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp ancho chile powder (such as McCormick)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ¾ tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloin
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub paste over pork.
- Grill pork, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 145°F, turning every 2 minutes.
- Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) cored pineapple, cut into rings
- 1 red onion, cut into rings
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 (9-oz) pkg mixed greens
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush pineapple and onion with 1 Tbsp oil; place on a grill rack. Grill, covered, 2 to 3 minutes per side or until well marked on both sides. Coarsely chop.
- Meanwhile, whisk together 2 Tbsp oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Gently combine greens, pineapple, onion, and oil mixture in a large bowl; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
229
|
143
|
372
|
| Fat (g) | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 32 | 4 | 36 |
| Carb (g) | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 401 | 210 | 611 |
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