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Chili Lime Pork Tenderloin grilled with citrus slices
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5 from 6 votes

Chili Lime Pork Tenderloin

Flavorful marinated pork tenderloin grilled to perfection with a beautiful zesty chili lime glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 251kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice, plus 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp sweet chili sauce (see link below in notes to make your own)
  • 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil, divided
  • 16 oz pork tenderloin

Instructions

  • Over a medium bowl, finely zest the lime and then squeeze out 1 Tbsp juice
  • Add orange juice, sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce, chili powder, honey, cumin, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Whisk to combine.
  • Rinse pork and pat dry. Add pork to marinade in a shallow dish or resealable freezer bag. Turning pork to coat all over. Marinate 2-6 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Heat BBQ to medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade. Reserve remaining marinade.
  • Lightly oil the grill with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
    Grill pork tenderloin for about 12-14 minutes, turning a few times with tongs and basting occasionally with some of the remaining marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Remove from the grill and let pork rest about 5 minutes, covered loosely with foil.
    Slice on a diagonal and serve.
  • *If you don't have a grill: Sear the pork in a saute pan on medium-high, in 1 tablespoon olive oil, until seared all over. Finish cooking in the oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or to an internal temperature of 145°F

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 612IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg