[carlo3b]

SEASONED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY SALSA

• 1/2 lb. dark sweet cherries, pitted and chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp. fresh lime zest
• 1 Tbsp. chopped red onion
• 1 tsp. finely chopped seeded fresh jalapeno
• 1-1/2 tsp. finely chopped cilantro
• 3/4 lb. pork tenderloin
• 2 Tbsp. crushed black peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  In a bowl, mix together cherries, lime juice, zest, onion, jalapeno and cilantro.  Season pork with salt and press peppercorns into it.  In a large heavy skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.  Brown pork on all sides.  Transfer pork to a shallow baking dish and roast in oven until a meat thermometer registers 155 degrees (about 20 minutes).  Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand for 5-10 minutes.  Slice pork into 1/2" thick medallions and serve with salsa.  Serves 2.

 

[Slyfox]

Boy, that sounds delicious! I LOVE cilantro. Thanks.