Tamarind-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa

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

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Roasted pork tenderloin brushed with a tangy tamarind glaze, paired with a fresh pineapple salsa to balance sweet and savory flavors. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, tamarind paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
3 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small, seeded and finely chopped jalapeño
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt to create the glaze.
Step 2: Pat dry 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin and place on a baking sheet. Brush half of the tamarind glaze all over the pork. Roast for 20 minutes, then brush with the remaining glaze and continue roasting for 10-15 minutes until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
Step 3: While pork roasts, combine 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 small seeded and chopped jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Toss well to make pineapple salsa.
Step 4: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve slices topped with the pineapple salsa.