CARIBBEAN PORK TENDERLOIN

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Flavorful ingredients such as citrus, cilantro, pepper and garlic weave their way through Latin American cuisines, giving the dishes marvelous flavor. Little preparation and cooking is needed to bring this pork tenderloin and plantain dish to the table, and it has the added benefit of being low in fat and cholesterol.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lean pork tenderloins, about 1/2 pound each
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 garlic cloves, cut in half
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large plantain, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Trim fat from pork. Cut pork across grain into 1/8-inch slices. Mix orange peel, orange juice, cilantro, lime juice, pepper and garlic in large glass or plastic bowl. Stir in pork. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Remove pork from marinade; drain, reserving marinade. Stir cornstarch and salt into marinade; set aside.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Stir in plantain. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until plantain is brown and slightly soft. Stir in marinade mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg

Aimee Mccaughern
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Goldy Soni
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients.


Muthoni Wainaina
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The pork was bland and the sauce was watery.


Amayah Martinez
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I followed the recipe exactly but the sauce was too spicy for my taste.


Rexvianney Nnaji
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I'm not sure what went wrong but my pork tenderloin was dry and tough.


Hasin Ishrak
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Caribbean food.


Robiul Mia
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This was a great recipe. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful.


Yiga Prosper
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I've tried many pork tenderloin recipes but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices is perfect.


Eugene Links
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


chantejustice
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Samma Pendu
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I'm not a big fan of pork but this recipe changed my mind. The Caribbean spices really made the dish.


Charlotte Dugan
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Wow! This pork tenderloin was amazing. The flavors were incredible and the meat was so tender.


kashif fareed
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This is my new go-to recipe for pork tenderloin. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Nachman Bouzaglou
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I love Caribbean food and this recipe didn't disappoint. The pork was fall-apart tender and the spices were just right.


Addi Kat
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pork was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Bipul Hossin
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This pork tenderloin was a hit at my dinner party! It was juicy and flavorful, and the Caribbean spices gave it a unique and delicious taste.