Sweet & Fiery Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa
I envisioned this zesty and sweet pork tenderloin, paired with vibrant mango salsa, as the perfect dish to ring in the Chinese New Year on January 23rd. This festive occasion marks the beginning of a 15-day celebration, and this year, we welcome the Year of the Dragon.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 cup Sweet Red Chili Sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 large ripe mango
- 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1 tbsp minced jalepeño
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and adjust the flavor with salt and pepper as desired.
- 2
Chill the salsa in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. This recipe yields 1 cup.
- 3
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, blend together garlic salt and ginger. Apply this mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin. Position the pork on a rack within a roasting pan that has been lined with foil.
- 4
Place the pork in the preheated oven and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred level of doneness. (Current guidelines suggest cooking pork to an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare; if you prefer it well done, aim for an internal temperature of 160°F using a meat thermometer.)
- 5
In a separate small bowl, combine chili sauce, honey, and sriracha.
- 6
Apply this mixture to the pork during the final 10 minutes of cooking.
- 7
Once cooked, slice the pork and serve it alongside the pan juices and mango salsa.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- Makes 4 servings.