Baharat Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Chopped Salad

Baharat Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Chopped Salad — Easy & Delicious in the Van 🌍🔥

Hear me out — I don’t cook Middle Eastern food all the time. Not because I don’t love it, but cooking in a van means we keep our spice inventory small. 🚐✨

But when my brother gifted us some Baharat—a flavorful Middle Eastern spice blend—I was inspired to create something fantastic with limited ingredients. Pork tenderloin turned out to be a perfect choice, paired with a middle eastern style fresh chopped salad for a light, healthy side. 🥩🥗

Here’s how I made it:

Ingredients for the Pork:

• 1 Pork Tenderloin 🥩
• 1 tbsp orange zest 🍊
• Juice of 1 orange 🍊
• 1 tbsp Baharat spice blend (You can make the blend yourself if you prefer, if you Google it—you’ll find plenty of recipes!) 🌿✨
• 1 tsp paprika 🌶️
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• ¼ cup olive oil 🫒

Cooking Method:

1. Whisk together the zest, juice, spices, garlic, salt and put in a sealed back with the pork to marinade for 3 or more hours in the fridge. Remove from fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Preheat your grill to about 400°F. 🔥
3. Grill the pork for about 8-9 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 5-7 minutes. Check that the internal temp reaches around 145°F. ✅
4. Rest the pork for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This keeps it juicy! 💤

For the Salad:
This salad is as flexible as a US gymnast, so use what you have. Tonight, I used what I had on hand:

• Yellow bell pepper 🌶️
• Half a cucumber 🥒
• A tomato 🍅
• Half a jalapeño 🌶️🔥
• A quarter of a red onion 🧅
• Fresh mint & parsley 🌿
• 2 cloves garlic 🧄
• Juice of half a lemon 🍋
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒

Chop all the veggies and herbs, then toss with lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Easy, fresh, and vibrant! 🌟

This dish is perfect for van life, camping, or a quick outdoor meal — flavorful, healthy, and simple. Give it a try and bring a bit of Middle Eastern flair to your next adventure! 🌍✨

Enjoy cooking in the wild, friends! 🌲🔥