The sweet onion slaw is a great partner for this spicy hot and smoky pork tenderloin and can be made up to three hours ahead. Serve with fresh seasonal fruit and plenty of iced tea.

Smoke & Fire Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Onion Slaw

Sweet Onion Slaw:
4 cups packaged coleslaw mix with carrots
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice

 

Pork Tenderloin:
1/2 cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
2 chipotle chiles packed in adobo sauce, minced
2 pork tenderloins, about 2 pounds total
2 tablespoons garlic-flavored oil

1. For Slaw: Combine coleslaw mix, onion and bell peppers in large bowl. Combine dressing, cilantro and lime juice in a small bowl; toss dressing mixture with coleslaw mixture just until all ingredients are well coated. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
2. For Pork: Prepare grill with medium-hot fire. Combine barbecue sauce with chipotle chiles. Brush tenderloin with garlic-flavored oil. Grill 8 minutes per side, or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part reads 150°F (65°C). Brush tenderloin generously with barbecue sauce mixture and grill a couple more minutes, about one minute per side. Let tenderloin stand 5 minutes before slicing.
3. To serve, place slaw in center of platter. Surround with sliced tenderloin. Remaining sauce can be served at the table.

Serves 6.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.