Best 10 Carribean Pork Tenderloin Recipes

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If you're yearning to explore the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, look no further than the delectable dish of Caribbean pork tenderloin. This culinary masterpiece captivates the senses with its tantalizing blend of spices, aromatic herbs, and mouthwatering marinades. Whether you prefer the bold flavors of jerk seasoning or the sweet and tangy notes of a citrus-based marinade, the Caribbean pork tenderloin promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. With its succulent texture and versatile cooking methods, this dish is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Let's embark on a culinary adventure and discover the best recipe to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of the Caribbean.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA



Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa image

I love this recipe because of the depth of flavors and burst of colors. It's quick and easy to make. It's best when peaches are in season, but you could try strawberries or pineapple instead. -Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/3 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped peeled fresh peaches
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary and seasoned salt. Rub over pork., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA



Grilled Caribbean-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa image

A quick and easy way to grill pork tenderloin. Coated in a Caribbean spice mixture, grilled, and served with homemade peach salsa.

Provided by Joan Heeg

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Peach Salsa Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Combine peaches, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set peach salsa aside.
  • Combine olive oil, brown sugar, Caribbean jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and seasoned salt in a second small bowl. Rub tenderloin with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place tenderloin on hot grill and cook covered for 9 to 11 minutes. Turn and grill until tenderloin is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 11 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with peach salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 580.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

EASY SKILLET PORK TENDERLOIN WITH JALAPENO MANGO SAUCE



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Tender, juicy strips of pork tenderloin are awakened by a quick and irresistible jalapeno mango sauce. Serve with sweet potato salad for a complete meal with big flavor!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 white sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and chopped
2 large eggs
1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 small red jalapeno pepper, chopped
4 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/4 cup dijonnaise (or dijon mustard mixed with mayonnaise)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the sweet potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add the eggs. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the eggs are hard-boiled, 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Puree the mango, jalapeno, half of the scallions, 2 tablespoons each water and vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in a food processor; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Slice the pork lengthwise down the center, stopping 3/4 inch before cutting all the way through; open like a book. Top with plastic wrap; pound with a rolling pin until 1 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper; rub with the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and the allspice.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the pork; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the pork is just cooked through, 5 minutes. Remove to a board; let rest.
  • Peel and chop the eggs. Whisk the dijonnaise with the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar; toss with the sweet potatoes, eggs, the remaining scallions, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Serve the pork with the potato salad and mango sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 200 milligrams, Sodium 620 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 23 grams

CARIBBEAN ROAST PORK LOIN



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Here's an easy ad different treatment for a boneless pork loin roast. Simply combine the oil and seasonings, rub it over the roast and bake. The meat turns out tender and serves a big group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (3-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first four ingredients; rub over roast. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast until a thermometer reads 145°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours., Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CARIBBEAN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH RUM JEZEBEL SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Caribbean Pork Tenderloin with Rum Jezebel Sauce Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by june

Number Of Ingredients 12

Rum Jezebel Sauce:
2 (3/4 to 1 lb) pork tenderloins
3 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp Caribbean jerk seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
Rum Jezebel Sauce
1/2 cup orange marmalade (or pineapple preserves)
1/2 cup apple jelly
1/2 (5.25 oz) jar Creole mustard
1/4 tsp Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 1/2 tsps dark rum or orange juice

Steps:

  • Brush pork tenderloins with orange juice. Stir together brown sugar, Caribbean jerk seasoning and salt. Rub mixture evenly over pork tenderloins. Place on a lightly greased rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155 degrees. Remove pork from oven, and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Let stand until thermometer registers 160 degrees (about 5 minutes). Serve with Rum Jezebel Sauce. For sauce, whisk together orange marmalade (or pineapple preserves), apple jelly and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

CARIBBEAN STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES



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This recipe makes a wonderfully tasty pork sandwich, and is a favorite with the men in my family. You can adjust the "heat" to your liking.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup apple cider or 1 cup apple juice
1 large onion, sliced
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic (1 medium clove)
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (use cayenne pepper for extra heat)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
sourdough French baguettes or roll

Steps:

  • Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray; place oven on medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add tenderloins and cook about 10 minutes or until browned.
  • Turn occasionally.
  • Combine the apple cider or juice with the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
  • Pour over the tenderloins.
  • Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the tenderloin.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer covered, for about 40 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F.
  • Occasionally, baste with the pan juices.
  • When done, remove tenderloins to a cutting board and allow to stand for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While the tenderloins are resting, heat the juices to boiling and cook until they are reduced to a thick syrupy sauce (about 10 minutes).
  • Slice the tenderloins diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
  • Serve on a baguette or roll sliced in half lengthwise.
  • Top the sliced pork with the"sauce".

CARIBBEAN PORK TENDERLOIN



Caribbean Pork Tenderloin image

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

GRILLED CARIBBEAN PORK TENDERLOIN



Grilled Caribbean Pork Tenderloin image

A peppy spice rub takes grilled pork tenderloin to the Caribbean. A citrus and cilantro fruit combo seals in the tropics.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cut-up assorted fresh fruit (such as cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapes, papaya and mango)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice
4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons garlic salt
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • Mix all Fruit ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Mix all Spice Rub ingredients. Place pork in heavy-duty resealable food-storage plastic bag. Sprinkle with Spice Rub. Turn bag several times to coat pork. Seal bag; refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove pork from bag. Cover and grill pork 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Serve with fruit mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg

CARIBBEAN JERKED PORK TENDERLOINS



Caribbean Jerked Pork Tenderloins image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 35m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons allspice berries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons ground coriander
6 scallions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 Scotch bonnet chili, with seeds
2 tablespoons dark rum
6 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 pork tenderloins

Steps:

  • Grind the allspice berries in a spice grinder and transfer to a blender. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, scallions, garlic, chili, rum, water, salt and pepper and blend until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides of the jar as needed. Place the pork tenderloins in a shallow baking dish. Wearing rubber gloves, rub the paste all over the pork. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat broiler. Place the pork 4 inches under the broiler and broil, turning once, until pork is only slightly pink in the center, about 12 to 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 735 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CARIBBEAN CITRUS PORK



Caribbean citrus pork image

This dish has incredible flavor from the combination of orange, rum and chili pepper. Serving this over rice is optional but the rice IS a great base for the sauce. Fried plantain goes well with this meal.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large oranges, peeled,divided into segments
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2 inch medallions
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
3 shallots, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded,diced
1 jalapenos or 1 habanero pepper, seeded,diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup light rum or 1/4 cup dark rum
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 limes, juice of
rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove the white membranes and seeds from the orange segments; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over mdim-high heat.
  • Season pork medallions with salt and pepper; add to pan and cook, turning once, until pork loses its pink color, about 6 minutes Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Heat butter in the skillet; cook shallots, bell pepper and chili until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stir in broth, rum, brown sugar, ginger and lime juice.
  • Cook to reduce by half; about 3 minutes.
  • Return pork to pan with orange segments; cook to heat through, 3 minutes.
  • Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.8, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 127.5, Sodium 516.2, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 17, Protein 37.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork tenderloin: Look for a tenderloin that is firm to the touch and has a deep pink color. Avoid tenderloins that are slimy or have a grayish tint.
  • Season the pork tenderloin generously: Use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, to create a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the pork tenderloin to the proper internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 165 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • Let the pork tenderloin rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with a variety of sides: Some popular sides for pork tenderloin include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and rice.

Conclusion:

Pork tenderloin is a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or pan-frying pork tenderloin, be sure to follow these tips to ensure that you end up with a flavorful and juicy dish. With its mild flavor and tender texture, pork tenderloin is a great choice for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner.

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