Jamaican Jerked Pork Tenderloins
Description
This Jamaican Jerked Pork Tenderloin recipe delivers an authentic burst of Caribbean flavor with a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and aromatic spices. The tenderloin is marinated in a robust blend of fresh ginger, hot peppers, thyme, allspice, and citrus juices, resulting in meat that is incredibly juicy and fragrant. The broiling method ensures a beautiful caramelized exterior while keeping the interior moist and tender. Serve it with rice and peas or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that brings the warmth of the islands to your table.Directions
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Trim any excess fat or silver skin from the pork tenderloins and place them in a shallow glass dish.
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In a food processor, combine chopped onions, slivered garlic, hot pepper, soy sauce, vegetable oil, orange and lemon rinds, orange juice, fresh ginger, dried thyme, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
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Process the mixture until it forms a smooth, pureed marinade.
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Pour the marinade over the pork tenderloins, turning them to ensure all sides are thoroughly coated.
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Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours, turning the pork occasionally to ensure even flavor absorption.
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Preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
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Remove the pork from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while the broiler heats up. Reserve the marinade in a small saucepan.
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Transfer the pork tenderloins to the prepared baking sheet.
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Broil the pork, basting once halfway through with the reserved marinade, for about 20 minutes or until the meat is browned on the outside but still has a hint of pink inside.
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Remove the pork from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 pies
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 165kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Cholesterol 37mg13%
- Sodium 1674mg70%
- Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 16g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
