I read a lot of grilling cookbooks but one of my favorites by far is The Grilling Book from Bon Appetit (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2014). Under the direction of Adam Rapaport, the Bon Appetit has assembled countless mouth-watering grilled recipes including a pork tenderloin that's been paired with a complimentary cherry salsa.
GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY SALSA
Ingredients
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
½ cup minced shallots, divided
6 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided
¼ cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
2 pork tenderloins, about 2½ lb. total
8 oz. fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted, halved
1 fresh Fresno chile, red jalapeño, or Holland chile, thinly sliced crosswise
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
This is a great dish to make in the summertime, when ripe cherries are at their peak. For a quick weeknight meal, make the sauce and marinate the pork in the morning.
Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Combine ½ cup cilantro, ¼ cup shallots, 4 Tbsp. lime juice, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate pork at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine remaining ½ cup cilantro, 1/4 cup shallots, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, cherries, chile, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season salsa lightly with salt and pepper and set aside to let flavors meld.
Remove tenderloins from marinade and season generously with salt and pepper.
Brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Grill tenderloins, turning frequently, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of pork registers 145°F, about 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices and serve with salsa.
From The Grilling Book by Bon Appetit/ Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC