Tequila-Lime Pork Tenderloin

Grilled tequila-lime pork tenderloin is marinated overnight, then grilled until tender. This recipe makes two tenderloins, but you can freeze one to make later.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 108 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins
• 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
• 0.5 cup tequila

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Whisk lime juice, tequila, orange juice, cilantro, chiles, chili powder, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a 1-gallon resealable bag. Add pork tenderloins, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

Step 3

Remove tenderloins from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 4

Cook tenderloins on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until meat has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 20 minutes.