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