Taco-Seasoned Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa

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

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Juicy grilled pork tenderloin rubbed with bold taco spices, served with a fresh pineapple salsa for a vibrant, tangy contrast. This Mexican-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, olive oil, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 330 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 330 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over 1 pound pork tenderloin.
Step 2: Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the pork and let it marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes while you prepare the salsa.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup finely diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 small minced jalapeño. Stir well and refrigerate.
Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the pork tenderloin for 12-15 minutes total, turning every 4-5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the pork is nicely charred.
Step 5: Remove pork from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve topped with the fresh pineapple salsa.