Mexicana Pork Tenderloin

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 366.4
  • Total Fat: 16.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 128.4 mg
  • Sodium: 226.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 46.6 g

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Introduction

This recipe is easy and delicious! The calories are a little less than indicated because you don't eat the marinade. I found this recipe on the flat belly diet and just made a few changes.
It takes 12hrs to marinate. This recipe is easy and delicious! The calories are a little less than indicated because you don't eat the marinade. I found this recipe on the flat belly diet and just made a few changes.
It takes 12hrs to marinate.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    MARINADE
    1/2 meduim onion, chopped
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 chipotle peppers, canned in adobo sauce,
    finely chopped
    3 tbsp cider vinegar
    2 tbsp orange juice
    1 tbsp sugar
    2 tsp canola oil
    1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro (or oregano)
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    1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
    1/2 tsp cumin
    1/2 tsp chile powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp pepper
    1/2 cup sliced avocado
    1/2 cup salsa

Directions

1- In a skillet, cook onion and garlic over med-high heat until onions are transparent, about 7 minutes. Puree in blender with the chipotle, vinegar, orange juice, oil,and cilantro. Make 3 small cuts in pork, and cover with marinade. Cover and chill overnight.

2- Preheat grill to med-high heat for indirect heat. (only heat one side of the grill)

3- In a small bowl, combine cumin, chile powder, salt and pepper. Remove pork from marinade and blot dry with paper towel. Discard marinade. Rub with the spice mixture. Grill pork for 10 min, turning once, or until center temp reaches 155F. Let stand for 10 min. before slicing.

4- Slice into 4 pieces. Top with avocado and salsa.

Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUGAHSUGAH.