Very flavorful, strong without being spicy hot. It was perfect as-is for my husband and I, and now I can't wait to make it for his mother, sister and whole family. Followed the previous reviewer's lead on making additional marinade for a black bean and corn side dish - thank you for that suggestion! This dish is definitely a keeper!
Margarita Pork Tenderloin
Margarita lovers will devour this delicious pork tenderloin, which gets its flavor from a tequila-based marinade. You'll need an hour for the tenderloin to marinate, but just 15 minutes to grill to perfection.
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tequila
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins
Preparation
- Combine first 10 ingredients in a shallow dish or large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Cut pork diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices, and add to tequila mixture. Cover or seal, and chill 1 hour, turning occasionally.
- Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade.
- Grill, covered with grill lid, over high heat (400° to 500°) 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until done.
Margarita Pork Tenderloin Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pork
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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