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How to Make Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the bold and spicy flavors of Jamaican jerk seasoning with the juicy and tender pork tenderloin, creating a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. The key to making the perfect Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin is to marinate the pork in the jerk se...

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Ingredients

  • 2 habanero peppers, seeded
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 bunches green onions, chopped
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup wood chips, soaked (Optional)
  • 2 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, butterflied and pounded to 3/4 inch

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 14 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 49 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine habanero peppers, onion, green onions, ginger, and garlic, in a blender or food processor. Blend until quite fine. Add cider, white vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, and sugar. Season with mustard seed, salt, pepper, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Continue to blend until smooth.
  • Place the pork tenderloin in a shallow casserole dish. Spread mixture on all sides of the meat (wear gloves or use a spatula). Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Lightly oil grate. Add soaked wood chips to coals, if using. Grill slabs of tenderloin, turning as needed, about 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove meat from grill; allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly and serve.

    • Nutrition

    248 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 1125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 589mg

    Categories

    Caribbean recipes
    Spicy recipes
    Grilled recipes
    Pork recipes
    Tenderloin recipes