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

Thom Parsad
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing.


Jasper Ravensworth
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great.


Walu Kam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out so moist and flavorful.


Mikayla Smith
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Eugene Joseph
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Shaylynn Kramer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out perfectly. My guests raved about it.


Mi Mithun
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This was the best pork tenderloin I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Zainab Azeez
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The pork was so juicy and flavorful.


anwar hossin
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing.


Matute Blas
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great.


Ashok Dhami
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out so moist and flavorful.


Peta Hayden
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Fiaz Marth
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Md Southin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out perfectly. My guests raved about it.


Sondia Naruses
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This was the best pork tenderloin I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Riki Ilazi
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish changed my mind. The Caribbean spices were amazing.


Fauzei Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out so juicy and flavorful.


Musa Lukwago
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


It's Kiyaza7
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This pork tenderloin was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.