Pork tenderloin is like chicken breast, it can easily be ruined but if it's prepared well it can be quite good! Here's a simple recipe. Purchase about two medium sized pork tenderloins from your local butcher and season with:
- salt & pepper test
- paprika
- garlic salt
- chili powder
- oregano
At the same time get your outdoor grill going and place the tenderloins on the grill - searing each side for 3-4 minutes. Now, given that pork tenderloin is not a flat piece of meat (like your typical sirloin steak or chicken breast) you'll need to bring the cover down on your grill and "bake for about 13-18 minutes depending on the size of your meat.
Check the meat throughout the cooking period and remember that it will continue to cook after you remove it from the grill. Now for the sauces:
Mango Chutney:
- 1-2 ripe mangos
- bunch of cilantro
- 1 medium sized red onion
- salt & pepper to taste
- olive oil
- fresh lime juice
Cube your mangos and red onion and place in a medium sized bowl. Thereafter, finely dice a bunch of cilantro and add along with olive oil, salt, pepper, and the juice from half a lime. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes.
Chimichurri Sauce (note this is not a traditional chimichurri sauce):
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mix the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and let sit 10-15 minutes.
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