Cruiser's Grilled Pork Skewers with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Juicy pork chunks grilled with smoked paprika, served with a tropical mango salsa that balances the smoky spice. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, smoked paprika, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1 cup mango
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp fresh mint
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut pork into 1-inch cubes; toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Thread pork onto metal skewers, alternating with red onion and bell pepper chunks.
3. Step 3: Heat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C). Brush skewers with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
4. Step 4: While pork grills, combine diced mango, cucumber, red onion, red wine vinegar, and mint in a bowl; toss gently and chill for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5: Serve grilled pork skewers with mango salsa spooned over the top.