Mouthwatering Tequila Lime Pork

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1cupfresh lime juice

  • ½cuptequila

  • ½cuporange juice

  • ¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

  • 2tablespoonschopped green chiles

  • 1 ½tablespoonschili powder

  • 1tablespoonhoney

  • 1teaspoonminced garlic

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • ¾teaspoonground black pepper

  • 2(1 1/2 pound)pork tenderloins

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

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

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

  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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories108
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Cholesterol
33mg
11%
Sodium
231mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
12g
24%
Vitamin C
16mg
18%
Calcium
12mg
1%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
266mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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