Tender, juicy pork paired with fresh peach salsa — summer dinner at its best.

There was a season in my life where I avoided cooking pork altogether. It felt intimidating. I thought it would be dry or boring, and honestly, I just didn’t know what to do with it.

But then came this recipe — and everything changed.

This pork tenderloin with peach salsa is exactly what I needed. It's easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for guests, and bursting with those sweet, fresh summer flavors I crave this time of year.

The pork is juicy, savory, and perfectly seasoned — and that peach salsa? It adds the most beautiful, bright contrast. It’s light, colorful, and comes together fast. Which is exactly what dinnertime should feel like.

Ingredients

For the pork:

• 1½ to 2 lbs pork tenderloin

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the peach salsa:

• 2 ripe peaches, diced

• ¼ red onion, finely chopped

• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

• Juice of ½ lime

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with parchment or lightly grease it.

2. Season the pork: Rub the pork tenderloin with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Sear (optional but adds flavor): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork for 2–3 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to prepared baking dish.

4. Roast: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

5. Make the salsa: While the pork cooks, combine diced peaches, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir gently and let sit to meld the flavors.

6. Serve: Slice the pork and spoon the peach salsa over the top. Serve warm.

Tips & Swaps

• No fresh peaches? Try mango or nectarines as a swap.

• Want extra heat? Leave the jalapeño seeds in or add a few red pepper flakes.

• Grill option: Pork tenderloin grills beautifully. Just sear all sides and grill on medium until cooked through.

• Make it a meal: Serve with roasted sweet potatoes, rice, or a crisp green salad.

Why You'll Love It

This recipe feels fancy but is secretly so simple. The juicy pork, the bright, fresh salsa — it’s a perfect pairing that tastes like summer on a plate. It’s one of those meals that makes you feel like you’ve got it together, even on a busy night.

Nutrition (Per Serving – serves 4)

• Calories: 350

• Protein: 32g

• Carbs: 10g

• Fat: 20g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 7g