Whole 30 Whole30 Apple-Cider Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa
Juicy, golden-seared pork tenderloin topped with a bright, fresh peach salsa is the kind of dinner that looks like it took way more effort than it actually did. The marinade — built from apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic, and thyme — pulls double duty, tenderizing the meat and loading it with deep, savory flavor before it ever hits the pan. Every single ingredient here is clean and compliant, so there's no label-reading or ingredient-swapping required. The peach salsa comes together while the pork marinates, and the combination of sweet fruit, jalapeño heat, red onion, and fresh lime juice is genuinely addictive. A quick sear in a skillet followed by a short roast in a hot oven gives you a beautifully caramelized crust with a perfectly juicy center — no guesswork, just a thermometer and a five-minute rest. This recipe serves four, making it an easy weeknight win or a low-stress option for having people over when you don't want to compromise on what you're eating.
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4 servings
For the pork
- 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin (1 large or 2 small)
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the peach salsa
- 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted and diced small (about 1 ½ cups)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp of the olive oil, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Place the pork tenderloin in a medium bowl or zip-top bag, pour the marinade over it, and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- 2
While the pork marinates, combine the diced peaches, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to combine, then set aside at room temperature to let the flavors come together.
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