Chipotle-Marinated Pork Tenderloin (Trillium1204)
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, (see Ingredient Note)1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup orange juice3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
1. Combine chipotle and sauce, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper in a blender or mini food processor; blend or process until the chipotle is chopped and the mixture is relatively smooth.
2. Pour into a sealable plastic bag, add pork and seal, squeezing out any excess air from the bag. Turn to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
2. Preheat grill to high or heat a large indoor grill pan over high heat.
3. Remove the pork from the marinade (discard marinade). Grill the pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into the center of the meat registers 145° F, 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Make Ahead Tip: Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
Ingredient Note: Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapenos packed in a flavorful sauce. Find them with Mexican foods in large supermarkets.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRILLIUM1204.
2. Pour into a sealable plastic bag, add pork and seal, squeezing out any excess air from the bag. Turn to coat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
2. Preheat grill to high or heat a large indoor grill pan over high heat.
3. Remove the pork from the marinade (discard marinade). Grill the pork, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into the center of the meat registers 145° F, 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Make Ahead Tip: Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
Ingredient Note: Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapenos packed in a flavorful sauce. Find them with Mexican foods in large supermarkets.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRILLIUM1204.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 255.5
- Total Fat: 9.4 g
- Cholesterol: 89.6 mg
- Sodium: 208.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 3.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 33.6 g
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