GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY SALSA MOLE

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa Mole image

The combination of pork and cherries has long been a favorite of mine. The hint of spice and chocolate in the salsa mole makes the combination even more special. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup pitted fresh or frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled jicama
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, grated
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Steps:

Brush tenderloins with oil; sprinkle with salt, cumin and chili powder. Grill, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally. Let stand 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, combine cherries, jalapeno, jicama, chocolate, cilantro, green onion, lime juice and honey. Slice pork; serve with cherry salsa and pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges