May's Recipe of the Month - Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple

Founder, Michell Huber, loves this Caribbean-inspired pork dish.  It’s light, juicy, and absolutely delicious!  Perfect for a hot summer day!  Serve over white or brown rice.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 - 2lb pork tenderloin
  • 1.5 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning – salt free
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 8 sliced rings of fresh pineapple
  • 1 red onion, cut in rings
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 limes

Method:

  1. Preheat grill to medium
  2. Mix the jerk seasoning and ½ tablespoon salt in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the mixture evenly over the pork.
  4. Add cooking spray to the grill rack.
  5. Add pork to grill.
  6. Grill about 16 - 18 minutes or until the thermometer registers 145 degrees, turning to grill all sides.
  7. Put pork on a cutting board and cover with foil for 5 minutes.
  8. Place pineapple slices on the grill for 3 minutes on each side.
  9. Mix oil, onion, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl.
  10. Cut pineapple slices in half or leave them whole; your preference.
  11. Put cooked pineapple slices in the bowl and mix to cover.
  12. Cut one inch pork slices across the grain and place on a platter.
  13. Cover the pork in the pineapple mixture.
  14. Cut the limes in quarters and squeeze juice onto the platter.  
  15. Add lime quarters to the plate.

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