The marinade for this grilled pork tenderloin is a spicy combination of chipotle salsa, fresh lime juice, a touch of honey, garlic powder and fresh oregano. The pork marinates for at least 30 minutes in the mixture before being grilled and then finished off in a hot oven along with more of the marinade and some white wine. The marinade in the pan becomes a wonderful glaze and sauce for a tender and super flavorful pork dish.
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Chipotle-Lime Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients:
- (1) 1-1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin (preferably organic)
- (1) 8 oz. can store-bought chipotle salsa
- juice of 2 large limes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- olive oil spray for the grill pan
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 limes, cut into quarters
Directions:
- Combine the chipotle salsa through the fresh oregano in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Add in the pork tenderloin, close the bag and refrigerate the pork for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour.
- Take the pork out of the fridge and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Spray a grill pan with olive oil spray. Remove the pork from the bag and grill, flipping once, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Once the pork has been grilled on each side, place it in a baking pan (with raised sides) along with the remaining marinade poured on top. Also pour over the white wine.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the internal temp of the pork registers at 145 degrees. Allow the pork to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with some of the sauce, along with the lime wedges on the side.
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