Chipotle Lime Pork Tenderloin
Chipotle Lime Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Chipotle-Lime Marinade
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your chipotle-lime marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the trimmed pork tenderloin in a shallow dish or a large resealable bag. Pour the chipotle-lime marinade over the pork, ensuring it's evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor. If marinating longer than 30 minutes, flip the pork occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (such as cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the pork tenderloin to the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until a beautiful golden-brown crust forms all around.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Transfer the skillet with the seared pork tenderloin to the preheated oven. Roast for 12-18 minutes, or until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin registers 145°F. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your tenderloin.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and moist result.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Slice the rested pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with your favorite complementary dishes.
⏱️ 2 min
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Chipotle Lime Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Chipotle-Lime Marinade
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your chipotle-lime marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the trimmed pork tenderloin in a shallow dish or a large resealable bag. Pour the chipotle-lime marinade over the pork, ensuring it's evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor. If marinating longer than 30 minutes, flip the pork occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (such as cast iron) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the pork tenderloin to the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until a beautiful golden-brown crust forms all around.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Transfer the skillet with the seared pork tenderloin to the preheated oven. Roast for 12-18 minutes, or until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin registers 145°F. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your tenderloin.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Once cooked, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and moist result.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Slice the rested pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with your favorite complementary dishes.
⏱️ 2 min