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Mojo pork tenderloin, a simple pork tenderloin with a chimichurri topping.
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Mojo Pork Tenderloin

Mojo Pork Tenderloin: A citrus marinated pork tenderloin, grilled to juicy perfection, and topped with a chimichurri sauce for bold flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled pork tenderloin, mojo marinade, mojo pork tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin
Servings: 4
Calories: 568kcal

Ingredients

Pork Tenderloin & Marinade:

  • 2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoon green onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Dry Rub:

  • 1 tbsp mojo dry rub Summer Shandy Traeger Rub or any citrus-forward BBQ rub of choice

Chimichurri Sauce:

  • ½-1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate the Pork Tenderloin

  • In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, green onion, and red pepper flakes. Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over the pork, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor).

Preheat the Grill

  • Preheat your grill to 400°F for direct grilling. While the grill heats up, remove the pork from the marinade and pat it dry. Rub the tenderloin evenly with the citrus BBQ rub.

Grill the Pork

  • Place the pork tenderloin on the grill and cook for about 14 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Rest and Slice

  • Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and juicy.

Make the Chimichurri

  • While the pork is resting, combine olive oil, parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, red onion, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir well and let sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve

  • Slice the pork and drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1115IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg