Grilled Pork with Pear Salsa

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Suzan Ward, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 11, 2022

My husband, Dave, and I have been in a dinner group with three other couples for a few years. We often share our recipes. This grilled pork was served by one of the couples, and I decided to "pear" it with this fabulous salsa. —Suzan Ward, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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Grilled Pork with Pear Salsa

Yield:8 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch slices
  • pear salsa:
    • 4 cups chopped peeled pears (about 4 medium)
    • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 2 teaspoons dried mint
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, oregano and pepper; add pork. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade.
  2. Grill pork, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
  3. In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Serve with the pork.
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