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island pork tenderloins with side dishes

Recipe by
B H
Anywhere, AL

This is one of my all time favorites. I'm not sure where I got it but I'm glad I saved it! It might seem a little involved but it's worth the effort! I put the directions in order that makes the meal come together. You can make this in an order you wish as long as the pork is made last. I like to drink Mojitos with this meal!

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For island pork tenderloins with side dishes

  • FOR THE ISLAND PORK RUB
  • 2
    pork tenderloins (1lb. each) trimmed
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • FOR THE MOJO AND BASTING SAUCE
  • 3/4 c
    fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1
    habanero or serrano chile ,seeded, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • FOR THE MANGO MOJO SALSA
  • 2 c
    ripe mango, diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro
  • FOR THE LIME PICKLED ONIONS
  • 1 c
    red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • pinch
    black pepper
  • FOR THE CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS
  • 3
    strips of bacon, diced
  • 1/2 c
    poblano or green pepper, seeded, diced
  • 1/2 c
    onion , diced
  • 2 Tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1 can
    black beans (30 oz.)
  • 1/2 c
    chicken broth

How To Make island pork tenderloins with side dishes

  • 1
    Make the Lime Pickled Onions - Mix all ingredients in a bowl until dissolved. Put sliced onions in a Zip Loc bag, pour Lime mixture in and chill to marinate. I like to put in fridge overnight
  • 2
    Combine all ingredients for the Island Pork Rub
  • 3
    Prepare tenderloins by massaging in the rub. For easy clean up, place a cooling rack coated with non stick spray on a baking sheet lined with foil
  • 4
    Combine juices, garlic, salt, and chili for the Mojo; set aside 1/4 cup for the Mango Mojo salsa
  • 5
    Whisk Honey and oil into remaining mojo for the basting sauce
  • 6
    Combine all ingredients for the Mojo Mango Salsa and chill for 1 hour
  • 7
    When ready, set oven to broil and broil pork 3 min. baste with sauce, broil 5 min. more. Flip meat over, baste and broil an additional 12-15 min.,basting twice more. When pork reaches 145 degrees in the thickest part, remove from oven, tent with foil ,and let rest for 5 min. Slice into 2" thick steaks
  • 8
    For the Caribbean Black Beans- Fry bacon in a large fry pan and remove
  • 9
    Add onion and pepper to bacon grease and saute' for 3min. Stir in garlic and saute' 1 min.
  • 10
    Stir in reserved bacon, beans, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 min. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 11
    Cook 3 cups of white rice
  • 12
    Serve pork covered in pickled onions, and Black Bean mixture over rice with the Mojo Mango Salsa

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