Pernil-Style Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Pernil-Style Grilled Pork Tenderloin
This is the same marinade that would be used on a skin on pork leg or shoulder when making pernil, but on pork tenderloin. It tastes best when marinated for 24 hours. You can use either a gas or charcoal grill. The tenderloin will need to be seared on all sides, then moved to indirect heat to finish the cooking. It will take a total of 15-20 minutes to cook through from beginning to end. 155 degrees is the internal tempature you are looking for. Pull off the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into it. Once it’s sliced, squeeze fresh lime juice over the tenderloin. If you don’t have a grill, you can roast the pork tenderloin in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 small shallots
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 pork tenderloin 1lb – 1 1/4lbs
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Purée all of the marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Marinate the pork tenderloin for at least 24 hours.
- Get your grill hot. Place the pork tenderloin over the flames. Sear on all sides.
- Move the tenderloins to indirect heat. Let cook for 15-20 minutes in total. Let rest before slicing.
- Sqeeze lime juice over the sliced pork tenderloin.
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