Best 6 Spiced Pork Tenderloin And Avocado Salsa Recipes

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**Indulge in a flavorful culinary journey with our succulent spiced pork tenderloin and vibrant avocado salsa recipes. These dishes promise an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more.**

**The tender pork tenderloin, seasoned with an aromatic blend of spices and herbs, takes center stage. Perfectly roasted to maintain its juicy tenderness, it pairs beautifully with the creamy avocado salsa, a refreshing blend of ripe avocados, tangy lime, and a hint of spice.**

**Complement your main course with a selection of delectable side dishes. The creamy cilantro lime rice adds a refreshing touch with its citrusy flavor, while the roasted vegetables bring a medley of vibrant colors and a delightful crunch.**

**For those seeking a sweet treat, the honey-glazed carrots offer a delightful balance of sweetness and caramelized goodness. And to top it all off, the decadent chocolate mousse provides a rich and indulgent ending to your culinary adventure.**

**Prepare to embark on a taste sensation like no other as you explore these enticing recipes. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a delightful meal, these dishes are guaranteed to impress.**

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GRILLED CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA



Grilled Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa image

A quick and easy way to grill pork tenderloin. Coated in a Caribbean spice mixture, grilled, and served with homemade peach salsa.

Provided by Joan Heeg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Peach Salsa Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Combine peaches, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set peach salsa aside.
  • Combine olive oil, brown sugar, Caribbean jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and seasoned salt in a second small bowl. Rub tenderloin with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place tenderloin on hot grill and cook covered for 9 to 11 minutes. Turn and grill until tenderloin is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 11 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with peach salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 580.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

GRILLED PORK WITH AVOCADO SALSA



Grilled Pork with Avocado Salsa image

I love the zesty taste of this moist grilled tenderloin. The cumin, avocado and jalapeno give it southwestern flair. It's an easy, elegant way to prepare pork. —Josephine Devereaux Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper jelly
SALSA:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • For marinade, mix first 5 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss pork with 1/2 cup marinade; refrigerate, covered, up to 2 hours., For glaze, place jelly and 1/3 cup of the remaining marinade in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes; remove from heat. Place salsa ingredients in a large bowl; toss lightly with remaining marinade., Drain pork, discarding marinade. Place pork on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with glaze during the last 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOINS IN CORN HUSKS WITH CRANBERRY-AVOCADO SALSA



Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloins in Corn Husks with Cranberry-Avocado Salsa image

Categories     Pork     Bake     Christmas     Pork Tenderloin     Winter     Coriander     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 large shallot, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
3 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, trimmed, cut crosswise into 8 equal logs
12 dried corn husks, soaked in warm water 1 hour, drained, patted dry
Cranberry-Avocado Salsa

Steps:

  • Stir cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns in small dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Finely grind spice mixture in spice grinder or mini processor. Mix ground spices, shallot, olive oil, salt, and garlic in small bowl until paste forms. Rub pork on all sides with spice paste. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Tear 4 corn husks lengthwise into strips 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide. Place 1 pork tenderloin log in center of each remaining corn husk. Wrap corn husks around pork and tie center and ends of each with corn husk strips as for tamales, enclosing pork completely. Place pork bundles on rack on baking sheet. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with damp kitchen towel, then foil, and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake pork bundles uncovered until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of each piece registers 150°F, 35 to 45 minutes, depending on thickness of pork.
  • Place 1 pork bundle on each of 8 plates. Remove husk strip from 1 end of each; fold corn husk back slightly, exposing some of meat. Spoon Cranberry-Avocado Salsa alongside and serve.

CUMIN-SPICED PORK WITH AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SALSA



Cumin-Spiced Pork With Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa image

Recipe is from Cooking Light magazine. The lemon juice in the salsa keeps the avocado green. Pile the sliced pork and salsa on warm flour tortillas and roll them up for soft tacos, if preferred.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pork tenderloin, trimmed (about 1 pound, not pork loin)
2 tomatillos
1/2 cup avocado, diced
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon rind
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. To prepare pork, combine first 5 ingredients and rub over pork. Place pork on a jelly roll pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160 degrees F. (slightly pink). Let the pork stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  • To prepare salsa, discard husks and stems from tomatillos; place in a medium bowl. Add avocado with remaining ingredients; toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.7, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 298.2, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 27

CARIBBEAN PORK WITH AVOCADO-PINEAPPLE SALSA



Caribbean Pork with Avocado-Pineapple Salsa image

This lean pork tenderloin gains lots of flavor from its spice rub and its side of Avocado-Pineapple Salsa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 12 ounces each)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Avocado-Pineapple Salsa

Steps:

  • To create Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine light-brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, and ground pepper.
  • Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat source. Line a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place pork on pan; rub all over with oil, and coat evenly with spice rub.
  • Broil, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into pork registers 150 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Wrap loosely with foil in pan; let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing thinly. Serve with the salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g

CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA



Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa image

I love this recipe because of the depth of flavors and burst of colors. It's quick and easy to make. It's best when peaches are in season, but you could try strawberries or pineapple instead. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/3 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped peeled fresh peaches
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary and seasoned salt. Rub over pork., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-made avocado salsa or guacamole. If you're making your own, use ripe avocados for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the pork tenderloin in a skillet over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • For a more flavorful dish, marinate the pork tenderloin in the spice rub for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This spiced pork tenderloin and avocado salsa recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The pork is tender and juicy, and the avocado salsa is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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