Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa is an easy summer grilling recipe you'll love. Marinated pork loin is grilled to perfection and served along a sweet and spicy homemade pineapple salsa that pairs beautifully with the grilled pork loin filet. It's a quick and easy recipe perfect for your grill this season.
There's lots of things I love to do outdoors once the weather warms up...and grilling is near the top of the list! I love the way food tastes when it's grilled outdoors and I love not having to clean up a bunch of pots and pans! I also love quick and easy, especially during the busy summer season.
I love to grill all kinds of food, but mostly I love to grill meat!
Pork is great on the grill! From juicy grilled boneless pork chops to grilled orange pork tenderloin, pork is no stranger to my grill. That's why I'm excited to share this recipe for Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa with you today!
How to cook pork loin on a gas grill
To make the best grilled pork loin, you'll want to start with a premium pork product like Hatfield ® marinated pork loin filets. For this grilled pork loin recipe, I chose Hatfield ® Touch of Sea Salt Pork Loin Filet. This simply delicious, full of flavor, and easy to use pork loin filet is perfect for the grill.
As an added bonus, Hatfield ® marinated pork products are ethically raised by family owned American farmers. That makes me feel good about buying these products and feeding them to my friends and family.
Since the Hatfield ® Touch of Salt Pork Loin filet is marinated and seasoned with sea salt, you can grill it straight from the package without any additional seasoning. You will get juicy and tender pork every single time! It simply doesn't get much easier than that! But, I like to add a little extra umph by sprinkling the pork loin with fresh ground pepper and garlic powder.
To cook Hatfield ® Marinated Pork Loin Filet on the gas grill, just drizzle with a little olive oil and cook over medium high heat until the internal temperature reads around 145 degrees F. Once removed from the grill, cover loosely with foil and allow it to rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
This rest period will allow the internal temperature to rise to 145 degrees F (safe temperature to eat pork) thanks to carry over cooking, and allow the juices to redistribute. Don't worry if you still see a blush of pink when you cut into the pork loin filet. That is perfectly fine and as long as it has an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, it's safe to eat.
What's the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin?
Pork loin and pork tenderloin are cuts from two different parts of the hog. Both cuts are a relatively lean sources of protein. Generally, you'll find pork loin cut into a 2 to 3 pound roast. This recipe for Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa uses a cut from the actual pork loin itself, a pork loin filet. Like boneless pork loin chops, pork loin filets are perfectly suited for grilling. Hatfield ® marinated pork loin filets come in several different flavor choices and take about 20 minutes to cook on the grill!
If Hatfield ® marinated pork loin filets aren't available in your store, you can certainly substitute one of their marinated pork tenderloins for this recipe instead.
Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa
Let's talk a little about this delicious and easy to make Pineapple Salsa. It pairs beautifully with Grilled Pork Loin! Sweet and spicy, it's a great way to dress up your Hatfield ® Marinated Pork Loin Filet. It's so easy to put together too!
Summer grilling is all about quick and easy. This Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa is the perfect recipe for all your summer grilling this year! Add it to your Memorial Day menu or any of your summer holiday menus. Or, make it on a busy weeknight. You'll have dinner ready in no time.
Tips for making Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa
- Start with a premium pork loin products like Hatfield ® Marinated Pork Loin Filets
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat before placing the pork loin filet on the grates
- If you can't grill outdoors, you can prepare the pork loin filet indoors in the oven or stove top by following the directions on the package of Hatfield ® Marinated Pork Loin Filet or going to the Hatfield ® website for cooking directions.
- Make the pineapple salsa up to a day ahead to make preparation even easier! (Store in refrigerator until ready to serve)
- Always use an internal thermometer to make sure you are cooking the pork loin filet to the correct temperature for best flavor! (145 degrees F) A touch of pink in the pork is is perfectly fine!
What to serve with Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa
This Easy Broccoli Pasta Salad recipe would pair nicely with Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa. I also recommend Mom's Potato Salad or Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes.
Yield: 6 servings
Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min
Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa is the easy summer grilling recipe you've been looking for. Seasoned pork loin is grilled to perfection and served along a sweet and spicy homemade pineapple salsa that takes minutes to put together.
Ingredients
- 1 - 22oz. package of Hatfield (r) Touch of Sea Salt Dry Rub Seasoned Pork Loin Filet
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. olive oil
For the Pineapple Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups canned pineapple tidbits, well drained of any juice
- 1 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 - 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- pinch of salt
- juice of half a lime
Instructions
To Grill the Pork Loin Filet
- Remove pork loin filet from package and blot with paper towel. Season with black pepper and garlic powder, then drizzle with olive oil. Set aside.
- Preheat gas grill to medium high heat.
- Place pork loin filet, fat side down if any visible fat layer, onto rack and close lid.
- Grill for 10 to 15 minutes on one side.
- Open grill lid, flip to other side, close lid and grill for about another 10 minutes, or until internal temperature reached about 140 degrees F.
- Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil, and allow to sit for 3 - 5 minutes to allow temperature to come to 145 degrees F (safe temperature for pork).
- Slice and serve with Pineapple Salsa.
To Make the Pineapple Salsa
- Combine all pineapple salsa ingredients in a bowl. Set aside until ready to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
Nutritional Information is an estimate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
147.74Fat (grams)
3.90 gSat. Fat (grams)
1.39 gCholesterol (grams)
25.07 mgCarbs (grams)
20.17 gFiber (grams)
1.41 gSugar (grams)
15.58 gNet carbs
18.76 gProtein (grams)
8.56 gSodium (milligrams)
1921.65 mgCopyright © 2019 Renee's Kitchen Adventures
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Where to buy Hatfield ® Pork Loin Filet
I found a nice selection of Hatfield ® products at my local Giant Eagle in the fresh meat section of the store. Visit their website to find a store that carries it near you.
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