Tequila Pork

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
3 minced garlic cloves1 green onion minced1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced3 tablespoons fresh cilantro2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 1/2 tablespoons tequila1 tablespoon fresh orange juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder2lbs pork tenderloin (Ideally 2 (1lb) tenderloins)
Directions
1) Combine garlic, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juize, tequila, orange juice, cumin and chili powder in a large heavy duty plastic bag, shake well.

2) Cup pork into 12 (approx 1/2 inch) slices and add to the bag with the marinade. Cover and chill for approx 1 hour, turning occasionally.

3) Grill covered over high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees

Serving suggestions: Serve over couscous or with brown rice and seasonal vegetables.

Serving Size: 12

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATEBRN.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 163.6
  • Total Fat: 6.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 59.7 mg
  • Sodium: 42.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 22.3 g

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