Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Guava Glaze and Orange

Name: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 1/2 pounds each; Canola oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Ground cumin; Guava Glaze, recipe follows; Orange-Habanero Mojo, recipe follows; Mint sprigs, for garnish; 1 cup guava marmalade; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons orange juice or water; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/4 cup sour orange juice (optional); 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 habanero chile, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 pork tenderloins, about 1 1/2 pounds each
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Ground cumin
Guava Glaze, recipe follows
Orange-Habanero Mojo, recipe follows
Mint sprigs, for garnish
1 cup guava marmalade
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons orange juice or water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup sour orange juice (optional)
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 habanero chile, finely chopped
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Heat grill to high.
2
Brush pork with oil and season with salt, pepper, and cumin, to taste.
3
Grill for 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Turn the tenderloins over and brush with guava glaze and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, brushing with the glaze every few minutes.
5
Remove from the grill, brush with more of the glaze and let rest for 10 minutes.
6
Slice into 1/2-inch thick slices and drizzle with the Orange-Habanero Mojo.
7
Garnish with mint sprigs.
8
Whisk together ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
9
In a saucepan, combine citrus juices, onion, garlic, habanero, and cumin.
10
Cook over medium heat until reduced by 1/2 and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
11
Strain.

238

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 1/2 pounds each, Canola oil, Salt and freshly ground pepper, Ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo 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.

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Guava Glaze and Orange-Habanero Mojo

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