Best 6 Island Pork Tenderloin Optional Salad Recipes

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**Island Pork Tenderloin: A Tropical Fusion of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed islands with our tantalizing Island Pork Tenderloin recipe. This delectable dish promises an explosion of tropical flavors that will transport your taste buds to paradise. The tenderloin, marinated in a vibrant blend of citrus juices, aromatic herbs, and spices, is grilled to perfection, creating a symphony of savory and smoky notes. Accompany this succulent pork with an optional refreshing salad, featuring a medley of crisp greens, juicy fruits, and a tangy dressing, for a complete and satisfying meal. Dive into the depths of these recipes and let the vibrant spirit of the islands invigorate your senses.


**Recipes Included:**

1. **Island Pork Tenderloin:**

- A step-by-step guide to marinating and grilling the tenderloin to achieve a tender and flavorful result.


2. **Optional Salad:**

- A refreshing and vibrant salad recipe that complements the richness of the pork tenderloin.
- Includes variations for different types of greens, fruits, and dressings to suit your preferences.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ISLAND GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Enjoy this easy, juicy, 30-minute Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin with a sweet and spicy island-inspired glaze! The flavors of cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, garlic, brown sugar, and a little bit of heat all come together in one delightfully delicious glaze over tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork tenderloin.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 - 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin ((two small or one medium-large tenderloin))
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce ((see note), OR hot sauce )

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle an oven-safe pan or skillet (such as a cast-iron skillet) with the olive oil and preheat on the stove over medium-high heat til the oil is hot. (See notes for alternative cooking option)
  • Whisk together all rub ingredients. Sprinkle the rub mixture all over the tenderloin and use your fingers to massage into the meat.
  • Place tenderloin in skillet and allow to brown for 3-4 minutes, turning the meat throughout to sear on all sides.
  • Mix the glaze ingredients together and spread mixture over the tenderloin. Transfer to preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
  • Cut tenderloin into 1-inch thick slices. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze from the pan all over the tenderloin just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 59 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 184 mg, Sodium 1331 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ISLAND PORK TENDERLOIN (OPTIONAL SALAD)



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This is the most awesome pork tenderlion ever!! It is from Bon Appetit and is a very poplular "internet recipe"...(I can't believe no one has posted it here yet!) Posting this for ZWT II, Jamaica! The whole recipe includes the pork and salad, which is a lovely salad, but after making it the first time, I usually just make the pork and skip the salad.

Provided by Mrs Goodall

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 (1 lb) pork tenderloin (approx. weight)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dark brown sugar (not light)
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon hot sauce (Tabasco)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
3 navel oranges
5 ounces baby spinach leaves, trimmed (6 cups)
4 cups napa cabbage, thinly sliced (from 1 medium head)
1 red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 cup golden raisin
2 avocados

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Stir together salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon, then coat pork with spice rub.
  • Heat oil in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke, then brown pork, turning, about 4 minutes total. Leave pork in skillet.
  • Make glaze and roast pork:.
  • Stir together brown sugar, garlic, and Tabasco and pat onto top of each tenderloin. Roast in middle of oven until thermometer inserted diagonally in center of each tenderloin registers 140°F, about 20 minutes. Let pork stand in skillet at room temperature 10 minutes. (Temperature will rise to about 155°F while standing.).
  • Make vinaigrette while pork roasts:.
  • Whisk together juices, mustard, curry powder, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Prepare salad ingredients while pork stands:.
  • Cut peel, including white pith, from oranges with a sharp knife, then cut oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Toss spinach, cabbage, bell pepper, and raisins in a large bowl with about 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Halve, pit, and peel avocados, then cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Assemble salad:.
  • Cut pork at a 45-degree angle into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Line a large platter with dressed salad and arrange sliced pork, oranges, and avocados in rows on top. Drizzle some vinaigrette over avocados and oranges. Pour any juices from skillet over pork.

ISLAND PORK TENDERLOIN SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Pork     Bake     Lunch     Healthy

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 28

For Pork Tenderlion:
8 ounces pork tenderloin, lean
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon chile powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
¼ tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
¼ tablespoon Tabasco sauce
For Cumin Vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1½ teaspoons orange juice
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
For Salad:
1 orange
2 cups fresh spinach
1 red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into think strips
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 cup Napa cabbage, shredded
1 cup green leaf lettuce
8 ounces Island Pork Tenderloin
¼ cup Cumin Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • For Pork Tenderloin: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Stir together salt, pepper, cumin, chile powder, and cinnamon, then coat pork with the spice rub. 3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat and brown pork, turning, about 4 minutes. 4. Stir together brown sugar, garlic, and Tabasco and pat onto top of tenderloin. 5. Place pork in a roasting pan and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. For Cumin Vinaigrette: Whisk together until emulsified. For Salad: 1. Peel and cut orange crosswise into ¼-inch thick slices and set aside. 2. Toss spinach, bell pepper, raisins, cabbage, and lettuce in a large bowl. 3. Mound salad mixture on a large plate. 4. Arrange pork and orange slices on top and drizzle with dressing.

ISLAND PORK TENDERLOIN



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A delicious meal that I saw on another web site; a quick meal for the entire family. I adjusted a couple of things.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 1 tenderloin, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces pork tenderloin, lean
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Stir together salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and cinnamon.
  • Coat the pork with the spice rub.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12 inch skillet, over relatively high heat, and brown pork, turning every 30 seconds for 4 minutes.
  • Stir together brown sugar , garlic, and tabasco and pat onto top of the tenderloin.
  • Place pork in roasting pan and cook for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 376.7, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 23.8

SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN SALAD



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A friend served this curry-flavored salad at a luncheon, and I tweaked it to fit our tastes. Since it's a meal in one, it's perfect for weeknights, and the presentation makes it ideal for entertaining. -Pat Sellon of Monticello, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
SALAD:
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, cumin, cinnamon, chili powder and pepper; rub over pork. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown pork on all sides in oil, about 8 minutes. Combine the brown sugar, garlic and hot pepper sauce; spread over pork., Bake at 350°, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 25-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes , before slicing. For vinaigrette, in a large bowl, combine juices, mustard, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Toss vinaigrette with spinach. Place spinach on serving platter; top with sliced pork. If desired, drizzle with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

P90X ISLAND PORK TENDERLOIN



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Make and share this P90x Island Pork Tenderloin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissyCakes

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces pork tenderloin, lean
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Stir together salt, pepper, cumin, chile powder, and cinnamon, then coat pork with the spice rub.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat and brown pork, turning, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir together brown sugar, garlic, and Tabasco and pat onto top of tenderloin. Place pork in a roasting pan and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Pork tenderloin should be cooked to an internal temperature between 145-155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
  • To make a flavorful marinade, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices. Allow the pork tenderloin to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Pork tenderloin can be cooked on the grill, in the oven, or in a skillet. If grilling, cook over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches desired doneness.
  • When cooking pork tenderloin in the oven, roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches desired doneness.
  • In a skillet, cook pork tenderloin over medium heat for 10-12 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches desired doneness.
  • Pork tenderloin can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Pork tenderloin is a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With its lean and tender texture, pork tenderloin is a great option for a healthy and delicious meal. Whether you're grilling, roasting, or pan-frying, pork tenderloin is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this Island Pork Tenderloin recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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