Grilled Peach Pork Tenderloin
Sweet and smoky pork tenderloin with grilled peaches.
Daily recipe · February 06, 2023
A little about this dish
This recipe is perfect for a warm February day. Inspired by American cuisine and using fresh and seasonal ingredients, this dish is a creative take on a classic. The star of this dish is grilled peaches, which brings a contrast of sweetness and smokiness that pairs perfectly with pork tenderloin. The peaches are in season in January to March in Florida, Georgia, and California, making them the perfect choice for this recipe.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Pork tenderloin — 1 pound — trimmed
- Peach — 2 large — sliced into wedges
- Honey — 1/4 cup
- Chili powder — 2 teaspoons
- Smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder — 1/4 teaspoon
- Onion powder — 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt — to taste
- Pepper — to taste
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🌡️🔥🍴Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Step 2 — 🥄💥🌶️In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Step 3 — 🖌️🫐🐖Brush olive oil all over the pork tenderloin.
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Step 4 — 🍖🔥🌶️Grill pork tenderloin until lightly charred on the outside and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Brush the honey-chili mixture on the pork tenderloin in the last 5 minutes of grilling.
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Step 5 — 🍑🔥🌡️Grill the peach wedges for 2-3 minutes per side, or until grill marks develop.
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Step 6 — ⏳🌬️🍖Remove the pork tenderloin and peaches from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
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Step 7 — 🔪🍽️🐖Thinly slice the pork tenderloin and arrange it in a fan on a plate.
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Step 8 — 🍑🫐🍽️Top the pork tenderloin slices with the grilled peach wedges and any remaining honey-chili mixture. Serve immediately.
A final fox tip
This dish can also be made using chicken or salmon instead of pork. For a vegetarian option, substitute the pork with grilled tofu or portobello mushrooms. You can also add a side of grilled asparagus or a mixed greens salad with herbed vinaigrette to make it a complete meal.