How to Make Tequila Lime Pork Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine and love a good cocktail, then this Tequila Lime Pork Tenderloin recipe is about to become your new favorite. This dish is full of bold and vibrant flavors, combining the smokiness of the tequila with the tartness of the lime to create a marinade that perfectly complements the tender pork tenderloin. It's a dish that will impress your guests and have them coming back for seconds.

The key to making this Tequila Lime Pork Tenderloin is the marinade. Th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup tequila
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins

Information

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

  • 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.
  • When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove tenderloins from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • 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

    108 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 33mg
    • Sodium: 231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 266mg