Chili Lime Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Steps:

• For the chili lime butter: In a large bowl, stir together the softened butter, parsley, shallots, miso, Fresno chiles and lime zest and season to taste with salt and pepper. In a small pot, gently melt about 1/2 cup of the chili lime butter over the grill. Set aside the remaining chili lime butter.
• For the pork: In a small bowl, combine the salt, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika and pepper. Drizzle the tenderloin with olive oil, then season all over with the spice rub. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
• Preheat half of a grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill the tenderloin on the hot side of the grill on all sides until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Once seared, move the tenderloin to the cool side of the grill and let cook with the grill lid down, turning occasionally, until the pork reaches 140 degrees F internal temperature. Remove the pork from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes.
• For the peaches: While the pork rests, grill the peaches. Drizzle the halved peaches with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place flesh-side down on the hot part of the grill and cook until nicely charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the peaches and spoon some of the reserved chili lime butter into the well of each peach. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes on second side, and then remove to a serving platter.
• For the salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil and Dijon and season with salt and pepper. Add in the watercress, cilantro and parsley leaves and toss together.
• To serve, slice the rested tenderloin into 1-inch medallions, and then drizzle with the melted butter before serving alongside the peaches and watercress salad.

Steps:

• Stir together the lime juice, chile powder, and Hungarian pepper. Place the pork tenderloin in a shallow baking dish or resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over top. Coat the pork in the marinade. Marinate the pork for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• In a large saucepan, heat the chicken stock over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Slowly pour in the cornmeal, and whisk for 1 minute. Stir in the chopped pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened. Stir in the crema and the butter. Season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
• Remove the pork from the marinade and let it come to room temperature.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion and peppers until both are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn and saute for 3 minutes. Crumble the queso fresco over top and gently stir it in. Saute for 1 more minute. Season with salt and pepper.
• Season the pork with salt and pepper and grill over high heat for about 8 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Allow to rest before slicing.
• To serve, in shallow bowls, divide the polenta among the bowls, top with a few slices of pork and top with the corn and pepper mixture.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Shake flour in the oven bag to prevent it from bursting during cooking. Place the bag in a 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking pan.
• In a bowl, combine the honey, chili powder and lime peel. Pat surface of pork dry. Spread half of the chili mixture evenly over bottom of pork. Add pork to the oven bag. Spread the remaining chili mixture over the top of the pork. Arrange sweet potatoes around pork in an even layer in the bag.
• Close the bag with the nylon tie. Cut six 1/2-inch slits inthe top of the bag.
• Bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Slice pork and spoon juices over it before serving.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; brush over pork. , In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Steps:

• Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, orange juice, cilantro, chiles, chili powder, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; pour into a gallon-sized resealable bag; add the pork tenderloins; seal and store in refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Cook the pork on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until meat has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine coriander through red pepper and mix well. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to six weeks.
• Coat tenderloins with desired amount of chili and spice rub.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Cook one pork tenderloin for two minutes or until lightly browned. Remove tenderloin and place on prepared pan. Repeat with remaining oil and tenderloins.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the meat, registers 155 degrees or to desired degree of doneness. Combine honey and lime juice, drizzle over pork, and garnish with lime wedges (optional).