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Mojo Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Inspired by Craft|One|Half

Time2h

Serves4

yellow masa cake, stewed beans, calabrian peperonata sauce

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Ingredients

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Pork Tenderloin

2.2 lb (1 kg) Pork Tenderloin

4 cloves Garlic, minced

1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

1 cup ReaLime juice

1 tbs olive oil

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Yellow Masa Cake

2 cups Masa harina

1 tsp Baking powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 cups Water

3 tbs olive oil

Stewed Beans

2 cans Canned black beans

1 medium Onion, chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

Calabrian Peperonata Sauce

2 large Red bell pepper, sliced

2 large Yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 large Onion, sliced

3 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tbs calabrian chili paste

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbs Aged balsamic vinegar

Method

Marinating the Pork

1

Prepare the Marinade

In a bowl, mix minced garlic, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

2

Marinate the Pork

Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preparing Yellow Masa Cake

3

Mix the Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add water and olive oil until a smooth batter forms.

4

Cook the Masa Cake

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until set.

Making Stewed Beans

5

Sauté the Aromatics

In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until soft.

6

Add the Beans

Stir in the black beans, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes until heated through.

Preparing Calabrian Peperonata Sauce

7

Sauté the Vegetables

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced red and yellow bell peppers, and sliced onion. Cook until softened.

8

Add Flavors

Stir in minced garlic, Calabrian chili paste, salt, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Grilling the Pork

9

Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

10

Grill the Pork

Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade and grill for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

11

Rest and Slice

Remove from the grill and let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.