Serving tip: The pork may be grilled ahead of time and served at room temperature, but slice just before serving to retain juices.
Grilled Ginger Pork with Nectarine Relish
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 pound pork tenderloin all fat removed
- 1 large nectarine cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion white part only
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Mix together tamari, oil, ginger, garlic, pineapple juice, and vinegar. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Marinate pork in remaining mixture for 15 minutes; then turn pork and marinate 15 minutes more.
- Preheat grill. Stir together nectarine, jalapeño, cilantro, scallion, and lime juice. Set aside.
- Grill pork over medium-high heat, turning occasionally and basting with residual marinade (not the reserved 2 tablespoons), until center of pork reaches 150°, 20–30 minutes. Let pork rest 10 minutes; then cut into 1/2-inch slices. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons marinade. Serve, topped with nectarine relish.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Ginger Pork with Nectarine Relish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 75mg
25%
Sodium 581mg
24%
Total Carbohydrates 7g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Protein 25g
50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 209 cal, 36% fat cal, 8g fat, 2g sat fat, 75mg chol, 25g protein, 7g carb, 1g fiber, 581mg sodium