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Instructions
1
Place the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, oregano and cumin to a zip top bag.
2
In a food processor, add the lime juice, cilantro, mint and garlic; pulse until everything is finely chopped.
3
Add lime juice mixture to the zip top bag.
4
Season all sides of the pork tenderloin with all purpose seasoning; add to zip to bag and shake it up to ensure all of the meat is coated with the marinade.
5
Place the bag in the refrigerator for 2 – 8 hours.
6
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
7
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place the pork on the center of the baking sheet.
8
Discard remaining marinade.
9
Roast for 15 minutes at 425 degrees then turn down the oven to 350 degrees and roast for an additional 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork is 160 degrees.
10
Roast the pork for 30 minutes. It should be lightly browned.
11
Remove from oven and cover with foil; let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Marinate for Depth 🍊Marinate the pork for at least 8-12 hours (or up to 24 hours) to allow the citrus acids and garlic to penetrate deeply, creating more complex flavor and naturally tenderizing the meat.
- Reserve Marinade Sauce 🥄Set aside a portion of the raw mojo marinade before adding the pork, then simmer it separately for 5 minutes to use as a fresh finishing sauce that brightens the final dish.
- Sear Before Roasting 🔥Pat the pork dry and sear it in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a golden crust, locking in juices before transferring to the oven for even cooking.
- Balance Citrus Acidity ⚖️Taste your mojo marinade and adjust the ratio of lime to orange juice—use more orange juice if the lime is too sharp, as the sweetness rounds out the marinade perfectly.
- Target Internal Temperature 🌡️Cook pork tenderloin to exactly 140-145°F internal temperature for optimal juiciness; overcooking past 150°F will dry out this lean cut significantly.
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