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Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa

Posted on by The Olive Oil Hunter

The acidity of the pineapple salsa works really well with the grilled pork. The salsa gets a flavor boost from aji amarillo, literally translated as “yellow pepper.” Amarillo is a fruity, medium-heat chile that’s popular in South America but rarely seen in US stores. You can buy it in paste form on Amazon—Inca’s Food is a great brand and also makes the terrific but much hotter aji panca.

Ingredients

For the salsa:

  • 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into ¼” dice 
  • 1 cup diced yellow, red and/or orange bell pepper 
  • 2 scallions, white and green parts, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 
  • 1 or 2 red or green jalapeños (depending on how much heat you want), stemmed, seeded and finely diced 
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, with a fruity profile if possible
  • 1 tablespoon (or more to taste) rice wine vinegar 
  • 4 teaspoons aji amarillo paste
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey 

For the Pork:

  • 2 pork tenderloins, each about 1-1/4 pounds
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Garlic salt 
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step One

Place all the salsa ingredients in a medium bowl and stir gently with a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate. The salsa can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Note: If fresh pineapple is unavailable, you can use frozen, no-sugar-added pineapple chunks, thawed and cut into dice.

Step Two

When you’re ready to cook, light your grill and set it up for direct grilling. Preheat to medium high. Brush and oil the grill grate.

Step Three

Prep each tenderloin by removing any silverskin, the strip of tough connective tissue that runs the length of the tenderloin. Use the tip of a fillet knife to lift up one end, which you can then hold on to as you move the blade under the rest of the strip to separate it from the meat; discard. Rub each tenderloin on all sides with olive oil. Season with the garlic salt and black pepper. 

Step Four

Arrange the tenderloins on the grill grate and grill for about 3 minutes per side (12 minutes total) until an instant-read meat thermometer reaches 145°F. (The pork will still be slightly pink.) Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into medallions and shingle on a platter. Serve the pineapple salsa on the side. 

Note: As an alternative, you can sear the tenderloins in olive oil in an oven-safe skillet until they’re nicely browned, then transfer the skillet to a 350°F oven to finish for about 15 minutes.

Yields 6 to 8 servings

Ultimate Olive Oil Compound Butter

Posted on by The Olive Oil Hunter

Watch T.J. Robinson create one of his favorite culinary hacks—olive oil compound butter with herbs.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz unsalted butter, cut into large uniform cubes, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Pressed olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • Salt and pepper

Feel free to mix and match herbs to your liking. Garlic and lemon zest are great add-in options as well.

Directions

Step 1

Dice the butter into large uniform cubes.

Step 2

Add to large mixing bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer.

Step 3

Beat with hand mixer or stand mixer until butter is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add olive oil and continue to mix until oil is well incorporated into the butter.

Step 5

Add the herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Transfer the olive oil compound butter to the center of a large piece of parchment paper.

Step 8

Fold the long side of the parchment paper over the compound butter, forming a log shape.

Step 9

Use a board scraper to gently guide the parchment covered butter into the center of the parchment paper and help create a log shape.

Step 10

Use a board scraper to gently guide the parchment-covered butter into the center of the parchment paper and help create a log shape.e.g.

Step 11

Freeze until firm.

Step 12

Slice off medallions of compound butter as need, storing any remaining butter in the freezer.

Step 13

Use compound butter medallions to top grilled meats and seafoods, cooked vegetables, pasta, rice, potatoes and anything else you like.