Chicken Free Whole30 Smoky Pineapple Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa
Pork tenderloin doesn't get nearly enough credit as a weeknight showstopper, but this smoky, tropical take is here to change that. The marinade leans on pineapple juice and coconut aminos to build deep, caramelized flavor without a drop of soy or refined sugar, keeping everything firmly in Whole30 territory. A hard sear in a hot skillet locks in that gorgeous mahogany crust before the oven finishes the job — it's a technique that makes the result look and taste far more impressive than the effort involved. The fresh peach salsa is the real secret weapon here: juicy diced peaches, jalapeño heat, red onion bite, and a squeeze of lime come together in minutes and brighten every single slice. Because the whole dish is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's no label-reading anxiety and no hidden additives to track down. It's the kind of meal that feels celebratory enough for a dinner party but straightforward enough to pull off on a Tuesday.
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4 servings
For the pork
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 ¼ lb)
- ¼ cup pineapple juice (from fresh or canned pineapple, no added sugar)
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp avocado oil, plus more for searing
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the peach salsa
- 2 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 medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, coconut aminos, 1 tbsp avocado oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper until combined. Reserve 2 tbsp of this marinade in a small bowl and set aside — this reserved portion will be used as a finishing glaze. Add the pork tenderloin to the remaining marinade, turning to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 2
While the pork marinates, combine the diced peaches, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small mixing bowl. Stir gently to combine, then set aside at room temperature to let the flavors develop.
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