Best 2 Grilled Chipotle Honey Pork Recipes

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"Grilled Chipotle Honey Pork" is a dish that combines smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors to create a tantalizing culinary experience. The chipotle peppers, with their smoky heat, and the honey, with its natural sweetness, complement each other perfectly, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This dish is a perfect choice for a summer cookout or a casual dinner party, as its bold and distinctive flavors are sure to impress your guests.

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GRILLED OR PAN ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN IN HONEY LIME CHIPOTLE MARINADE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Grilled or Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin in Honey Lime Chipotle Marinade Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs pork tenderloin (2 small tenderloins)
1 cup lime juice, about 8 juicy limes
zest from 2 limes
1/2 cup honey
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chilies)
peanut oil, or other high temperature oil
cilantro

Steps:

  • Trim tenderloins of fat and silver skin as much as possible. Place in a large ziploc bag or other container to marinate. In a bowl combine lime juice, zest, honey, salt, and garlic powder. Stir to combine, then pour half over tenderloins, reserving half for sauce. To tenderloins add chiles and adobo sauce. Seal and marinade in fridge. About 30 minutes before you are ready to cook, remove pork from fridge and allow to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large, heavy oven-proof skillet (like a cast iron skillet), heat enough oil to coat over medium high temperature. Remove tenderloins from marinade and sear in hot skillet on all sides. Place the skillet in the oven and roast tenderloins for about 15 min. Check temperature with an instant read thermometer. Remove pork from the oven at approximately 140-145, cover pork in skillet with foil. Let rest on the counter for 5-10 minutes or until temperature rises to 150. Remove pork to a cutting board, pour reserved lime juice mixture into skillet with meat juices and heat on high. Allow sauce to reduce and thicken slightly, then pour over sliced pork tenderloins. If you don't have enough sauce or it thickens too much you can add a little water and continue simmering it until it is the quantity and thickness you want. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. If you choose to grill, start at step 5 and grill your tenderloins about 15 minutes. Remove from the grill to a platter at 140°F. Pour reserved lime juice mixture over meat and cover with foil. Allow to rest 10 minutes. Then slice, garnish with cilantro and serve.

GRILLED CHIPOTLE-HONEY PORK



Grilled Chipotle-Honey Pork image

Barbecued with a zesty lime sauce, these tenderloins make a terrific main dish for six.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), drained, finely chopped
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles)
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1/2- to 1-quart saucepan, mix honey, lime juice, chiles and adobo sauce.
  • When grill is heated, sprinkle pork tenderloins with salt and pepper; lightly spray with cooking spray. Place pork on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with honey mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking time, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
  • Heat any remaining honey mixture to rolling boil; boil 1 minute. Cut pork into slices; serve with honey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork:Pork shoulder (also called pork butt) is the best cut for carnitas because it's tough enough to withstand the long cooking time but becomes incredibly tender when cooked properly.
  • Use a flavorful marinade:The marinade is what gives carnitas its signature flavor, so don't skimp on the ingredients. A good marinade should include a combination of citrus juices, spices, and herbs.
  • Cook the pork low and slow:Carnitas is a slow-cooked dish, so be patient. The pork needs to cook for at least 6 hours, but 8-10 hours is ideal. This allows the meat to become fall-apart tender.
  • Shred the pork:Once the pork is cooked, use two forks to shred it into small pieces. This will make it easier to eat and will also help the pork absorb more of the sauce.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings:Carnitas can be served with a variety of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro. You can also use it to make tacos, burritos, or nachos.

Conclusion:

Carnitas is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's also a great way to use up leftover pork. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make carnitas at home that tastes just as good as what you would get at a restaurant. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try!

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