Citrus-Cumin Roasted Pork with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

Juicy pork tenderloin roasted with a citrus-cumin rub, served alongside a bright mango salsa that adds a refreshing contrast. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium, diced ripe mango
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp orange zest, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves to make a marinade.
2. Step 2: Rub the marinade evenly over the 1 lb pork tenderloin. Place pork on a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: While pork roasts, prepare the mango salsa by mixing 1 diced medium mango, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 minced small jalapeño (seeded for less heat), 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice in a bowl. Stir gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Slice the rested pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick medallions and serve topped with generous spoonfuls of the fresh mango salsa.