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Honey Lime Marinated Pork Tenderloin




Source of Recipe


Land O Lakes


Recipe Introduction


This is a wonderful grilled pork tenderloin recipe. It's fabulous served w/Island Rice and you can find the recipe under "side dishes".


Recipe Link: http://www.landolakes.com/mealIdeas/ViewRecipe.cfm?RecipeID=5190&cid=8

List of Ingredients




1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey -- I used a little more, maybe 2 1/2 Tbs.
1 tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper -- I used less but didn't measure
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
fresh cilantro, to taste (optional)
2 pork tenderloins -- (3/4-pound) (mine were bigger, mabye 2 1/2 lbs. total)

Recipe



Combine all ingredients except tenderloins in large resealable plastic food bag. (At this point I reserved 1/4 cup of the marinade to baste the meat while I was grilling it.) Pierce tenderloins all over with fork; place in plastic food bag. Seal bag tightly. Place in 13x9-inch pan; let stand 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.

Remove tenderloins from marinade; reserve marinade. Place tenderloins on grill. Grill, basting with marinade and turning occasionally, until meat thermometer reaches 160°F (15 to 20 minutes--I had to grill a bit longer since my meat weighed more). Let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook remaining marinade in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil (2 to 3 minutes). (I just discarded the marinade)

To serve, diagonally slice tenderloins. Serve with marinade.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories: 260, Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 310mg, Carbohydrates: 8g, Dietary Fiber:

Yield: 6 servings

NOTE: I added about a Tbs. or so of fresh cilantro since I had some and was using in my side dish. I almost omitted the mustard but you couldn't even taste it. I served it with Cooking Light's Island Rice and steamed green beans/yellow beans/baby carrots. And Strawberry Cream Cake from Everyday Food mag. A fabulous summertime meal.