Pork Mojo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pork Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: ¾ cup fresh orange juice; ½ cup chopped onion; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves (coarsely chopped); 1 tablespoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon grated orange peel; ½ teaspoon lime zest; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 pork tenderloin ((about 2 1/4 pounds); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

¾ cup fresh orange juice
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves (coarsely chopped)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon grated orange peel
½ teaspoon lime zest
¼ cup olive oil
2 pork tenderloin ((about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Puree first 9 ingredients in blender.
2
With machine running, gradually add olive oil.
3
Season mojo with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer 1/2 cup mojo to small dish; cover and refrigerate.
5
Pour remaining mojo into gallon-size reseal able plastic bag.
6
Add pork and turn to coat.
7
Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally.
8
Preheat over to 375 degrees .
9
Heat vegetable oil in heavy large oven proof skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Remove pork from marinade, scraping off excess.
11
Add pork to skillet and sear until brown on all sides, about 1 minute total.
12
Transfer skillet with pork to oven.
13
Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork registers 143 degrees , about 20 minutes.
14
Remove pork from oven and tent with foil.
15
Let stand 10 minutes (temperature will increase about 5 degrees while pork rests).
16
Warm reserved mojo in small saucepan.
17
Cut pork crosswise on diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
18
Transfer to platter, drizzle with warmed mojo, and serve.

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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: ¾ cup fresh orange juice, ½ cup chopped onion, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Pork 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.

Pork Mojo

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