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Description
Pork tenderloin is such a great cut — relatively inexpensive, lean but very tender, juicy if not overcooked, and a tasty blank canvas to play with in the kitchen. This recipe includes a classic Cuban mojo marinade, which is a citrusy, garlicky combination that adds a lot of flavor but doesn’t hide the taste of the pork. Grilling enhances the meatiness and it also brings out the notes of orange and lime from the marinade. The juiciness comes from proper cooking, with the assist going to the Yummly Smart Thermometer, which leads to grilling perfection every time. All you need to add is your favorite green salad or slaw. The recipe is a Yummly original created by David Bonom.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb.)
- 1 lime (cut into 4 wedges)
Directions
- Mince garlic. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, combine garlic, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, olive oil, cilantro, oregano, salt, cumin, and pepper. Pour into a large zip-top plastic bag. Add pork tenderloin to bag, seal, and turn meat to coat. Let stand at room temperature 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning often.
- Meanwhile, prepare a grill for two-zone medium heat grilling (350° to 450°F). For gas, preheat the grill with all the burners on, then turn off the center burner or one of the side burners. The area with no heat underneath it is for indirect heat. For charcoal, spread lit coals over only two-thirds of fire grate; the area with no coals is for indirect heat. Set the cooking grate in place and let heat 10 minutes.
- Remove pork from bag and discard marinade. Following the Yummly Thermometer app, choose your doneness (135°F for rosy, or as you prefer), then insert the thermometer horizontally into the thickest part of the meat until the metal is completely covered.
- Grill pork over direct heat with the lid closed until grill marks appear on underside, 2-3 minutes. Turn pork over and cook with lid closed until grill marks appear on second side, about 2 minutes. Transfer pork to indirect heat area. Cook without turning until the Yummly thermometer tells you to remove the meat from the grill for your preferred doneness, 10-12 more minutes for rosy (135°F, which will rise to about 145°F after resting). Transfer pork to a cutting board and let it rest about 5 minutes.
- Cut pork into 1/2 inch slices and serve with lime wedges.
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Calories270Calories from Fat140 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat15g23% |
Saturated Fat2.5g13% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol85mg28% |
Sodium950mg40% |
Potassium610mg17% |
Protein27g |
Calories from Fat140 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate7g2% |
Dietary Fiber1g4% |
Sugars3g |
Vitamin A2% |
Vitamin C40% |
Calcium4% |
Iron15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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