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Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe
If you're looking for an easy marinated grilled pork tenderloin, this recipe is a winner. The cilantro-lime marinade has a shot of tequila giving it a tropical Caribbean flavor. Serve with a tasty fruit salsa for a healthy dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 323 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the tropical tequila marinade:
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1" knob ginger root grated
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 Jalapeño minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
serve with:
- Pineapple Mango Salsa
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, lime zest, honey, kosher salt, tequila, lime juice, cumin and oregano. Whisk to combine. Stir in the red onion, chopped cilantro and olive oil.
- Pat the pork dry with paper towels and transfer to a zip top plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork and press out excess air. Seal the bag and massage the pork, so that it’s coated with the marinade.
- Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove the pork from the refrigerator about 20-30 minutes before you start to grill it, so that it comes to room temperature.
- When you’re ready to grill the pork, heat the grill to a medium high heat (400°-450°).
- Remove the pork from the marinade and brush off the excess. Pat dry with paper towels and transfer to the grill.
- Cook the pork for about 10-15 minutes, turning about halfway through and watching for flare-ups.
- Cook the pork to an internal temperature of 145° for medium rare, 160° for medium. Let the pork rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
- Slice crosswise into ½” thick pieces to serve. Arrange on a platter and serve with pineapple mango salsa either on the side or spooned over the top.
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Notes
- There should be enough marinade for 2 pork tenderloins if you need more. So invite your friends over and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
64mg
(3%)
Potassium
532mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 532mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.