Best 3 Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Recipes

JAMAICAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, onion, green onions, jalapeno, thyme, salt, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare the grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Place pork over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

JAMAICAN BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Combine the ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, cloves, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt & the black pepper.
• Rub spice mixture over the pork.
• Let stand 15 minutes.
• Combine the honey, tomato paste, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl. Stir to blend. Set aside.
• Broil pork @ medium-high heat, about 3 minutes each side.
• Reduce heat, continue cooking about 14-16 minutes.
• Baste with honey-tomato glaze.
• Cook until pork is slightly pink in the center.
• Cool on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.

JAMAICAN JERK PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• 1. Butterfly the tenderloins, for 1-inch-thick sheets. Then, using the tip of a paring knife, make holes 1/4 inch deep all over each sheet of meat. Place the tenderloins in a large nonreactive baking dish and set aside while you prepare the seasoning.2. Combine the chiles, scallions, onion, ginger, and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the thyme, allspice, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, salt, and sugar and process to a smooth purée (see Notes).3. Using a rubber spatula, spread the seasoning mixture over the tenderloins, stuffing it into the holes. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for at least 4 hours, turning the meat several times.4. If using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium. If using a gas grill, place the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat the grill to high when smoke appears, lower the heat to medium.5. When ready to cook, if using charcoal, toss the wood chips on the coals. Oil the grill grate. Arrange the sheets of pork on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs and brushing occasionally with oil, until nicely browned on both sides and cooked through, 16 to 20 minutes in all. When not turning the meat, keep the grill covered to hold in the smoke.6. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into thin diagonal slices and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6Notes: Jerk pork is usually prepared with the pork fat left on, but you can certainly trim it off, if you wish. You can make the marinade in a blender if you do, add all the ingredients at once.