Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apple Salsa

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Apple Salsa
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Lean pork is a terrific source of protein, B vitamins and zinc. As the leanest cut of pork, tenderloin has only 133 calories and 4 grams of fat in a 3-ounce serving; it also adapts well to a wide variety of flavors and cooking methods. Here the pork may be grilled outside on a gas or charcoal grill or inside on a stovetop grill.
Ingredients:
1
tablespoon chili powder

1/2
teaspoon garlic powder

1
pound pork tenderloin

2
Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped

1
can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles

1/4
cup lemon juice

3
tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1
clove garlic, minced

1
teaspoon dried oregano

1/2
teaspoon salt



Preparation:
1.
Spray grid well with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2.
Combine chili powder and garlic powder in small bowl; mix well. Coat pork with spice mixture.

3.
Grill pork 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with meat thermometer in thickest part of tenderloin. Transfer roast to cutting board; cover with foil. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Internal temperature will continue to rise 5°F to 10°F during stand time.

4.
To make apple salsa, combine apples, chilies, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, oregano and salt in medium bowl; mix well.

5.
Slice pork across grain; serve with salsa. Garnish, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe
Sodium 678 mg
Protein 26 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 14 g
Cholesterol 81 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 5 g
Calories from Fat 21 %
Calories 201
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Fruit 1/2
Meat 3


This recipe appears in: Pork