Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

navel oranges

juiced

1 unit

lime

juiced

0.25 cup

flat leaf parsley

chopped fine

1 tbsp

fresh oregano

chopped fine

1 tsp

fresh thyme leaves

1 unit

garlic clove

minced

0.25 tsp

salt

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

16 unit

pork tenderloin

well trimmed

Step 1
~3 min

Combine orange juice, lime juice, parsley, oregano, thyme, garlic, salt, and olive oil in a bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Place pork tenderloins in a bag with 2 cups of marinade and marinate overnight, refrigerate remaining marinade.

Step 3
~3 min

Preheat oven to 450°F with a large non-stick skillet inside.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove pork from marinade and reserve the marinade.

Step 5
~3 min

Strain the reserved marinade into a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Step 6
~3 min

Reduce heat and simmer the marinade until it reduces by half.

Step 7
~3 min

Remove pork tenderloins from marinade.

Step 8
~3 min

Strain the remaining marinade, discarding solids and reserving the liquid.

Step 9
~3 min

Place pork tenderloins in the preheated skillet and sear in the oven for about 4 minutes, turning every 3 minutes to sear all sides.

Step 10
~3 min

After the second turn, baste with 1/2 cup of the strained reduced marinade.

Step 11
~3 min

Continue to baste with the marinade, creating a caramelized glaze.

Step 12
~3 min

Cook until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached (about 20-25 minutes).

Step 13
~3 min

Add any remaining marinade to the pan to create a syrupy sauce.

Step 14
~3 min

Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 3 minutes before carving.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve the pork with the reduced sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the pork for at least 8 hours for the best flavor.

Be careful not to overcook the pork, as it can become dry.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be marinated a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice and black beans.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice and beans
Fried plantains
Cuban bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Cuba

Cultural Significance

Mojo is a traditional Cuban marinade and sauce.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Holiday Feast

Popularity Score

75/100

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