Grilled Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Recipes / Meat

Pork tenderloin marinated in garlic, cilantro, and a trio of fruit juices is at the heart of this tasty meal thats served with plantains!

Recipe «Grilled Cuban Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin» presented in category Recipes / Meat, to prepare this dish you will need no more 40 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author WomanWorld would need: 3/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro, 3/4 c. orange juice, 1/3 c. lemon juice, 1/3 c. lime juice, 1/4 c. coarsely chopped scallions , 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped scallions, 8 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. ground cumin , 1 1/4 lb. lean pork tenderloin, 2 plantains peeled, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, 2 tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro 
  • 3/4 c. orange juice 
  • 1/3 c. lemon juice 
  • 1/3 c. lime juice 
  • 1/4 c. coarsely chopped scallions 
  • 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped scallions 
  • 8 cloves garlic 
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin 
  • 1 1/4 lb. lean pork tenderloin 
  • 2 plantains peeled, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 
  • 2 tbsp. oil 
  • 1/4 tsp. salt 
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper 

Instructions

  1. In food processor, combine 1/2 cup cilantro with juices, 1/4 cup scallions, garlic, and cumin; process until smooth. Transfer 1/3 of mixture to bowl; cover and refrig­erate. Transfer remaining mixture to shallow baking dish. Add pork; turn to coat in mixture. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare grill to medium­-high heat. Line baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray. Toss plantain slices with 1 1/2 Tbs. oil, 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper; arrange in even layer on baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes; turn slices over. Bake10­ to 15 minutes until crisp and browned.
  3. Remove pork from marinade. Wipe pork dry; coat with remaining oil, salt, and pepper. Grill 15­ to 20 minutes, turning, until thick­est part registers 145 F. Let rest 5 min­utes. Stir remaining cilantro and scal­lions into reserved juice mixture; serve over pork with plan­tains.
  4. Calories: 31 Protein: 28 g. Fat: 11 g. (2 g. sat.). Chol.: 75 mg. Carbs.: 29 g. Sodium: 135 mg. Fiber: 2 g. Sugar: 13 g.