Peppered Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa Recipe

Peppered Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Salsa Recipe

  • 1/2 pound dark sweet cherries, pitted and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded fresh jalapeño chili (wear rubber gloves)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh coriander
  • 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a bowl stir together cherries, lime juice, zest, onion, jalapeño, and coriander.
  3. Season pork with salt and press peppercorns into it. In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown pork on all sides.
  4. Transfer pork to a shallow baking dish and roast in oven until a meat thermometer registers 155°F., about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Slice pork into 1/2-inch-thick medallions and serve with salsa.