Chipotle-Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Nutrition Facts
- cal. (kcal) 139

- Makes: 2 servings
- Prep: 30 mins
- Start to Finish: 1 hr 30 mins
- Carb Grams Per Serving: 2
Ingredients
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1
canned chipotle chile in adobo plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, (see Ingredient Note)
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1
clove garlic, minced
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1/2
cup
orange juice
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3
tablespoons
lime juice
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1
tablespoon
red-wine vinegar
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1
teaspoon
dried oregano
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1/2
teaspoon
ground cumin
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1/4
teaspoon
salt
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1/4
teaspoon
freshly ground pepper
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8
ounces
pork tenderloin, (see Kitchen Tip), trimmed of fat
Directions
- 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. 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.
- Preheat grill to high or heat a large indoor grill pan over high heat. 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 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Tips: Ingredient Note: Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are smoked jalapenos packed in a flavorful sauce. Find them with Mexican foods in large supermarkets.
- Kitchen Tip: One pork tenderloin typically weighs about 1 pound, enough for 4 servings. You can marinate a whole pound in the same amount of marinade used to marinate the 8 ounces in this recipe and have enough cooked tenderloin for 2 dinners (for 2 people). Or freeze half for up to 3 months.
- MAKE AHEAD TIP: Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 2PER SERVING: 139 cal., 4 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 63 mg chol., 165 mg sodium, 2 g carb. 23 g pro.
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