Citrus-Marinated Grilled Pork with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Juicy pork marinated in a zesty citrus blend and grilled, served with a fresh pineapple salsa bursting with tropical flavors. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, sliced into 1/2-inch medallions pork tenderloin
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb pork tenderloin sliced into 1/2-inch medallions and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: While the pork marinates, prepare pineapple salsa by mixing 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 small minced jalapeño (seeded), and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
4. Step 4: Let pork rest for 5 minutes before serving, then plate with a generous scoop of pineapple salsa on top or on the side for a bright contrast.