Blackened Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple

Name: Blackened Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package (2 pieces) Kurobuta Pork Tenderloins, trimmed; 2 tablespoons Blackened or Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons avocado oil, or other high-heat oil for cooking; 1 whole fresh pineapple, trimmed and cut into ½-inch-thick-rounds; 6 cups cooked yellow or saffron rice; 2 cans seasoned black beans, warmed; fresh cilantro, for serving, optional

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Cuisine

American

Author

Chef Mandy Tanner

Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

26 minutes

Calories

967

Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin is a great protein for weeknight meals. It is versatile, flavorful, and quick-cooking. Using store-bought Blackened or Cajun Seasoning as the spice, this meal pairs with fresh pineapple that can be pan seared or grilled, and saffron or yellow rice and black beans make meal preparation easy. Pantry and fresh ingredients come together for a beautiful and delicious meal in under thirty minutes.

Blackened Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple

Ingredients

1 package (2 pieces) Kurobuta Pork Tenderloins, trimmed
2 tablespoons Blackened or Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons avocado oil, or other high-heat oil for cooking
1 whole fresh pineapple, trimmed and cut into ½-inch-thick-rounds
6 cups cooked yellow or saffron rice
2 cans seasoned black beans, warmed
fresh cilantro, for serving, optional

Directions

Season the pork tenderloins on all sides with Blackened seasoning.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and tenderloins and cook, turning every 2 to 3 minutes to cook evenly until browned on all sides and the internal temperature reaches 140-145°F or desired doneness. The pork will continue to cook as it rests. Alternatively, preheat a grill to medium-high heat and grill the tenderloins, turning every 2 to 3 minutes to cook evenly until browned on all sides and the internal temperature reaches 140-145°F or desired doneness.
Remove the pork from the pan or grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pineapple. In the skillet or on the grill, cook the pineapple for 2 minutes per side until golden brown, or nice grill marks have developed. Remove the pineapple.
For serving; Slice the tenderloin into ¼-inch-thick-rounds, and serve with cooked yellow rice and black beans. Garnish with additional seasoning, if desired and fresh cilantro leaves. Enjoy!

Recipe Note

Author Bio

Chef Mandy Tanner is a trained chef and influencer, known for her vibrant food photography and passion for high-quality ingredients. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, she blends culinary expertise with a love for food styling. Mandy shares her recipes and cooking tips on her blog, helping home cooks master everything from holiday hams to backyard barbecue.

Nutrition

Serving Size 6
Calories 967, Carbs 195 grams (65%), Protein 36 grams (71%), Fat 19 grams (30%), Saturated Fat 4 grams (28%), Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Fiber 19 grams (78%), Sugar 15 grams, Sodium 354 milligrams (15%), Iron 29 milligrams (161%), Potassium 4593 milligrams (131%)