Dinner for 6
Mojo Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin medallions are seared with onions and finished in a bright garlic, citrus, cumin, and oregano sauce.
$2.38per serving $$
30 minstart to table
6servings
AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 1/2 large sweet onions
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 large garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Steps
- Slice the pork tenderloin into 1-inch-thick medallions and season them with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the pork for 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the pork to a plate and cook the sliced onions in the skillet for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, lime juice, orange juice, and water, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Return the pork to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until it reaches 145 F.
- Rest the pork for 3 minutes and stir the chopped cilantro into the sauce.
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