Mexican Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Mexican Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
Caramelize garlic and onion in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes.
2
Transfer to a blender and add the next 6 ingredients and puree.
3
Reserve and chill 3 tablespoons of the marinade.
4
Place pork in shallow dish and cover with remaining marinade and chill overnight.
5
Preheat grill to medium-high for indirect heat. If using gas grill, heat one side to high, the other to medium. If using charcoal, push coals to one side.
6
Combine cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
7
Remove tenderloin from marinade and discard marinade.
8
Blot the meat dry with paper towels and rub with the spice mix.
9
Grill pork over high heat 10 minutes and move to a cooler section of the grill and brush with reserved marinade.
10
Cover and grill 10 minutes, basting often with marinade. Instant read thermometer should read 160u00b0F.

575

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Mexican Pork Tenderloin 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.

Mexican Pork Tenderloin

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