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Grilled Maple-Lime Pork Tenderloin with Savoy Cabbage & Cucumber Slaw

Sweet-smoky grill flavor without the fuss: quick pork tenderloin with a maple-lime glaze, plus a crunchy cabbage-cucumber slaw. Bright, winter-friendly, and ready in under an hour.

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Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb tenderloin, silver skin removed if needed $3.99/lb (sale)
  • Green Savoy Cabbage 8 oz, thinly sliced (about 3 packed cups) $2.69/lb
  • Cucumber 1, thinly sliced or julienned $0.99 each
  • Organic Cilantro 1/4 cup leaves, chopped (optional but great) $1.99
  • Fresh Organic Limes - Each 1 lime (2 tbsp juice + zest optional) $1.29 each
  • Maple syrup or honey 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Garlic 1 clove, grated/minced $1.50 each (bulb)
  • Mayonnaise (or yogurt) 2 tbsp mayo (or 1 tbsp mayo + 1 tbsp yogurt)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt 1 tsp, divided
  • Black pepper 1/2 tsp, divided
  • Red pepper flakes or hot sauce (optional) Pinch

Instructions

  1. Prep grill: heat grill to medium-high (about 450°F). Clean and oil grates.
  2. Make maple-lime glaze: whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. (Add pinch red pepper flakes if you like heat.)
  3. Season pork: pat dry 1 lb pork tenderloin. Brush all over with half the glaze (save the rest for finishing).
  4. Grill pork: place tenderloin on grill. Cook 12–18 minutes total, turning every 3–4 minutes, until it reaches 140–145°F in the thickest part.
  5. Rest and finish: move pork to a plate, brush with remaining glaze, and rest 5–8 minutes (it will carryover-cook).
  6. Make slaw (while pork grills): toss 8 oz thin-sliced savoy cabbage + 1 sliced cucumber. Whisk dressing: 2 tbsp mayo (or mayo/yogurt combo), 1 tsp Dijon, 1 tbsp lime juice (from the same lime), 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss with slaw. Fold in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro if using.
  7. Serve: slice pork into 1/2-inch medallions. Divide pork and slaw between 2 plates.

Health notes: ~550–700 kcal per serving. Lean protein; slaw adds fiber and crunch. Keep it lighter by using Greek yogurt for part of the mayo (if you have it) and going easy on the glaze.

Drink pairing: Maple-lime and grilled pork love aromatic whites or light reds. Try a dry Gewürztraminer or a Pinot Gris; if you want red, go for a lighter Pinot Noir with bright cherry. Local tip: Barnard Griffin Pinot Gris (WA) is a great, food-friendly pick.

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