Jamaican Pork Tenderloin

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
This recipe is perfect for barbecues and parties! A spicy citrus marinade adds plenty of flavor to the tenderloin overnight. Then you can grill the meat in just minutes the next day. —Rosetta Hockett of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pork tenderloins(1 pound each)

Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, onion, green onions, jalapeno, thyme, salt, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
  2. Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare the grill for indirect heat using a drip pan.
  3. Place pork over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 225 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.