Spanish Grilled Pork with Pepper Relish

Smoky paprika-rubbed pork tenderloin meets sweet summer pepper and Walla Walla onion relish in a fast Spanish-inspired grill dinner.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 pound $2.99
  • Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper
    1 pepper $1.67
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    8 ounces $3.99
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • ground black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • garlic
    2 cloves
  • sherry vinegar
    2 tablespoons
  • Parsley
    2 tablespoons chopped $1.29

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Core and quarter 1 Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper, slice 8 ounces Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions into thick rounds, mince 2 cloves garlic, and chop 2 tablespoons Parsley.
  2. Pat 1 pound Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin dry, then coat it with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  3. Toss 1 quartered Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper and 8 ounces sliced Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and charred; transfer to a cutting board.
  4. Grill 1 pound seasoned Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin for 12 to 16 minutes, turning every 4 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F. Transfer it to a clean board and rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Chop the grilled vegetables and stir them with 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, and 2 tablespoons chopped Parsley to make a warm relish.
  6. Slice the rested pork tenderloin across the grain and plate it with the warm pepper-onion relish spooned over and alongside.

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $7–$10 total

Health notes: About 430 calories per serving, with roughly 48 grams of protein and a generous serving of vegetables.

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Tempranillo complements the smoky pork and sweet grilled vegetables.