GRILLED PORK WITH SPICY PINEAPPLE SALSA

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Here in Michigan, the outdoor grilling season is pretty short, so I often use my oven for "grilling." The barbecue sauce is equally good on chicken or shrimp. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1/2 cup port wine or grape juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
PORK:
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook 20-25 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for pork, mix spices; rub over tenderloins. Grill tenderloins on a lightly oiled rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally., Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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