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Mojo-Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup olive oil
8 large cloves garlic- thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano,
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2-3 pork tenderloins-(1 1/2 pounds total)
2 large sweet onions-cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Directions:
Directions:
1. Prepare the Mojo: Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cumin and cook until the garlic is fragrant and a pale golden brown- 1 to 2 minutes. Do not let the garlic brown too much, or it will become bitter. Stir in the lime and orange juices, salt pepper, and oregano and water. Stand back: the sauce may sputter. Bring the sauce to a rolling boil. Let cool to room temperature, then stir in the cilantro.
2. Arrange the tenderloins in a 9x13 glass baking dish. Pour half the Mojo over the pork and let marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferable overnight, turning to ensure even marinating. Refrigerate the remaining Mojo to serve as sauce.
3. Preheat the grill to high.
4. When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. Arrange the tenderloins on the grill. Brush the onion slices with any excess marinade, skewer them crosswise and place on the grill. Grill the pork and onions until cooked to taste. The meat will take 3-4 minutes on each of it's four sides, 12-16 minutes in all for medium. Insert an instant-read thermometer to test for doneness. The internal temperature should be about 160º F. The onions should take 4-6 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the tenderloins to a cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes. Slice the tenderloins crosswise on the diagonal. Arrange on platter and top with the grilled onions. Spoon the reserved Mojo over them.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The actual prep and cooking time are not as long as the lengthy recipe seems.

 

 

 

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