Cuban Mojo Pork Tenderloin
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Beer
  • 1 Large Orange- Zest and Juice
  • 2-3 Limes- Zest and Juice
  • Handful of Mint Leaves
  • Handful of Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Pounds Pork Tenderloin
  • 1 Medium Onion- Sliced
  • Extra Lime Slices
Instructions
  1. Combine all the ingredients, minus the pork, onion, and sliced limes, in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the blended mixture and the pork into a large bowl or gallon Ziploc bag. Place in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  3. Place sliced Onions on the bottom of a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top the onions with a few slices of lime.
  4. Remove the pork from the marinade and place on top of the onions and lime.
  5. Roast the pork in the oven for 40-50 minutes or until the center reaches 145° F.
  6. Place the remaining marinade in a small sauce pan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Brush the meat with some of the heated marinade half way through the cooking process.
  7. Once pork is done, remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with the rest of the reduced mojo sauce.
Recipe by Life Food and Beer at http://lifefoodandbeer.com/cuban-mojo-pork-tenderloin-plus-fwcon/