Juicy grilled pork tenderloin with a citrusy Cuban mojo sauce, fresh herbs, garlic, and a deliciously caramelized crust.
Yield: Serves 3
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Ontario pork tenderloin (about 1 lb/454 g)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each orange and lime zest
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
Mojo Sauce:
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine sugar, oregano, cumin, orange zest, salt and pepper. Rub all over pork tenderloin to coat; let stand 10 minutes.
- Mojo Sauce: Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook garlic for about 1 minute or until starting to brown lightly. Stir in oregano and cumin. Add orange and lime juices and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place tenderloin on greased grill over medium heat and grill, turning occasionally for about 18 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted reaches 155°F (68°C). Remove to a carving board and tent with foil for 3 minutes. Slice thinly and serve with Mojo Sauce.
Nutritional Information |
Summer-Ready BBQ Pork Tenderloin |
1/4 of recipe |
Protein |
29g |
Calories |
300 |
Sugar |
5g |
Fat |
17g |
Saturated |
3.5g |
Monounsaturated |
|
Polyunsaturated |
|
Cholesterol |
85mg |
Sodium |
350mg |
Potassium |
|
Calcium |
50mg |
Carbohydrate |
8g |
Fibre |
1g |