Citrus Marinated Pork Recipe

Name: Citrus Marinated Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 8-to 10-ounce pork tenderloins; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups orange juice; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; Watercress; Orange slices

Servings: persons

2 8-to 10-ounce pork tenderloins
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
Watercress
Orange slices

1
With a mortar and pestle, grind together the orange zest, thyme, pepper, and garlic to a paste.
2
Rub the paste into the pork.
3
Put the pork into a dish, combine the orange juice and vinegar, and pour the mixture over the pork.
4
Cover the meat, and refrigerate it for 2 to 8 hours.
5
Preheat the oven to 425.
6
Oil a baking pan lightly.
7
Heat the pan in the oven for 4 minutes.
8
Set the pork in the pan, and drizzle it with 1 tablespoon honey.
9
Roast the pork 10 minutes.
10
Turn the pork, and spoon any exuded juices over it.
11
Drizzle the pork with the remaining 1 tablespoon honey.
12
Roast the pork 20 to 25 minutes longer (for medium meat), basting it once or twice with the pan juices.
13
Remove the pork from the oven, and let it stand at room temperature 5 minutes.
14
Cut it into 1/4-inch slices, and serve it garnished with watercress and orange slices.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 8-to 10-ounce pork tenderloins, 2 teaspoons grated orange zest, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Citrus Marinated Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Marinated Pork

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