Sicilian Grilled Pork with Zucchini Agrodolce

Juicy grilled pork tenderloin and peak-summer Washington zucchini get a Sicilian lift from a bright tomato, olive, caper, and raisin agrodolce.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    12 ounces $3.99
  • Zucchini
    1 pound $1.79
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    4 ounces $3.99
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    8 ounces $1.49
  • Parsley
    2 tablespoons chopped $1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Raisins
    2 tablespoons
  • Pitted green olives
    2 tablespoons chopped
  • Capers
    1 tablespoon drained

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F, and clean the grates; allow 10 minutes for heating while you prep.
  2. Pat 12 ounces pork tenderloin dry and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
  3. Slice 1 pound zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks and cut 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion into thick wedges. Toss both with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
  4. Grill the seasoned 12 ounces pork tenderloin for 14–18 minutes, turning every 4–5 minutes, until the center reaches 145°F. Alongside it, grill the prepared 1 pound zucchini for 3–4 minutes per side and the prepared 4 ounces onion for 4–5 minutes per side, removing each when tender and lightly charred.
  5. While everything grills, dice 8 ounces Roma tomato and combine it with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 tablespoons raisins, 2 tablespoons chopped green olives, 1 tablespoon drained capers, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
  6. Transfer the grilled food to a platter and rest the centerpiece for 5 minutes; coarsely chop the grilled vegetables during the rest.
  7. Slice the rested centerpiece, divide it between two plates, arrange the grilled vegetables alongside, and spoon the tomato agrodolce over everything.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $8–$11 total

Health notes: Approximately 470 calories per serving, with about 38 grams protein, 25 grams carbohydrates, and 23 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A juicy, lightly chilled Frappato balances the smoky pork and sweet-tart agrodolce.