Emulsifier Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa
Total time50 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time25 min
4.5
(16)
Juicy, herb-crusted pork tenderloin paired with a bright, fruity salsa is the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with surprisingly little fuss. The herb paste — built from fresh rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, and garlic — gets rubbed directly onto the meat before a quick sear locks in all that flavor, and the oven does the rest of the heavy lifting. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means no hidden additives, stabilizers, or emulsifying agents that sneak into so many store-bought spice blends, marinades, and sauces. Avocado oil handles both the sear and the paste, keeping everything clean and cohesive without any shortcuts. The peach salsa is where this dish really sings — ripe peaches, jalapeño heat, lime juice, and fresh cilantro come together in a bowl while the pork roasts, no cooking required. That contrast of smoky, savory pork against the cool, sweet-spicy salsa is genuinely hard to beat. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to pull out for a weeknight dinner that still feels like a special occasion.
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2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced small (about 1 ½ cups)
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
¼ tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, stir together the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp avocado oil until a paste forms.
2
Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels, then rub the herb paste evenly over all sides.
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