Grilled Fiery Pork with Pineapple Salsa

 

2

teaspoons canola oil

2

pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each)

1

teaspoon black pepper

1/4

to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained

4

medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

1/4

cup chopped red bell pepper

2

tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves

1/2

teaspoon grated lime peel

2

teaspoons lime juice

• 1 Heat coals or gas grill. Rub 1 teaspoon oil onto each pork tenderloin; sprinkle with black pepper, red pepper and salt.
• 2 Carefully brush oil on grill rack. Place pork on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 20 to 30 minutes, turning 3 times, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
• 3 Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together salsa ingredients. Cut pork into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with salsa.