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Cuban mojo pork tenderloin on a blue plate with mojo sauce in a black bowl.
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Cuban Mojo Pork Tenderloin

My Cuban Mojo Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and healthy dish that's packed with bright, citrusy flavor.  Cook it in the oven or on the grill for the perfect summer meal.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Cuban
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin
 (about 1 ¼ pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
  • ⅔ cup fresh orange juice
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Trim any fat and silverskin (silver colored connective tissue) from the tenderloin. Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Pour about half of the marinade into a one-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the pork to the bag, close and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Pour the other half of the marinade into a small saucepan to use for the sauce.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works well) over medium high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and add it to the pan. Sear the tenderloin in the pan, turning it every couple of minutes, until it’s nicely browned on all sides.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and cook about 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork measures 145°F on a meat thermometer. Alternatively, the tenderloin can be cooked on an outdoor grill. Remove the tenderloin from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes.
  • While the pork is resting, pour any pan drippings into the saucepan with the reserved marinade. Simmer on the stove for a few minutes until thickened slightly. Pour the sauce in a bowl.
  • Cut the pork into ½-inch slices and arrange on a platter. Serve the mojo sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg