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Chipotle Lime Pork Tenderloin

Chipotle Lime Pork Tenderloin prepared dish

This chipotle lime pork tenderloin is a flavorful dish that combines the zesty brightness of lime with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers. Perfectly seared and roasted, this tenderloin is sure to impress at any dinner table.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include pork tenderloin, garlic, black pepper, cumin.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 500 g pork tenderloin
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, minced chipotle peppers, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
  3. Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated pork tenderloin for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  5. Transfer the seared pork tenderloin to a baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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