This marinated grilled pork tenderloin, is savory, tender and delicious. Great on its own over rice, this Mexican pork tenderloin is also perfect for tacos, nachos, quesadillas and even burritos. Marinated with a delectable spice paste, it is quickly grilled.
Marinated grilled pork tenderloin is easy to make.
With Cinco de Mayo and grilling season coming up, it's high time you discovered this simple recipe.
I found this grilled pork tenderloin recipe in a great grilling cookbook. This one from Steven Raichlen comes highly recommended by me!
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Why this Grilled Pork Tenderloin is Amazing!
Besides the fact that everyone loves it, this flavorful pork tenderloin can be used in many dishes.
Slice it for burritos, use it in enchiladas, tacos or chimichangas, or just serve it over rice with salsa and tortillas on the side.
P.S. Use this on nachos and watch the crowd go wild!
Made with ingredients that are found in every kitchen, this is an easy dish to put together!
FYI's
A Mexican marinade or adobado is a thick paste made with chile, vinegar and spices. Use your favorite chile powders to achieve the flavors you prefer.
Marinades are liquid mixtures often used to tenderize tough cuts of meat. They sink into the meat and flavor it also. Rubs are also use to marinade meat but stay on top of the meat to create more of a "bark" or crust when the meat is grilled. Technically, this rub is a dry marinade.
Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Since this pork tenderloin is sliced into planks, it only takes about three minutes per side to grill. Do not overcook and let rest a few minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the meat!
Making Pork Tenderloin Mexican Style
This simple spice paste of chile powder, garlic and vinegar is quickly made in a blender.
Rub on the sliced and pounded pork tenderloin and let marinate 4-6 hours, though longer doesn't hurt a bit.
Combining pure chile powder of your choice with vinegar makes the pork extra tender.
I like using ancho chile powder, because I love its rich flavor, but guajillo is great, too.
Adding garlic, salt, fresh ground black pepper, oregano, cinnamon and cloves makes an amazing marinade paste.
What to Serve with Grilled Pork Tenderloin?
This delicious grilled pork is perfect over rice, but it is also great with these simple Mexican scalloped potatoes.
Another great side dish is poblanos with cheese or even stuffed poblanos.
And don't forget the corn!
If you are serving this for tacos, don't forget the avocado cream and pickled onions.
And salsa. Can't do without salsa!
Dessert has to be a pina colada tres leches cake or this chocolate version. Tres leches cake are easy to make, serve a crowd and are SO good!
How To Use this Mexican Pork Recipe
This Mexican grilled pork tenderloin would be perfect on a rice bowl with lots of cilantro, sour cream and black beans.
It makes great tacos.
Perfect on its own or use leftovers to top nachos.
Manservant kept opening the leftovers and eating the strips like he would jerky!
Perfect on a bun and no need to slice it into strips. Add some spicy mayo and you have a great sandwich.
In my case I may not be smelling freshly mowed grass this weekend, but at least I can fill the neighborhood with the savory scent of this grilled Mexican pork tenderloin. This super easy to prepare pork tenderloin, is tangy and spicy and perfect weekend food.
I’m not sure about you, but sometimes it is good to be different. I know it’s easy to go the market (maybe it's not so easy now!) and pick up a package of dogs or some premade burgers, but the truth is it is just as easy to pick up an unadorned pork tenderloin and attach this rub to it!
I love bbq chickens and ribs, but I adore great Mexican food and grilled meat is a Mexican specialty.
Now get your tenderloin marinating. So easy to do and such a great change from other marinades. This magical mixture is my cup of tea! But really meant to go with an awesome margarita!
I'd love to hear if you make this recipe!
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Recipe
Grilled Mexican Pork (Oaxaca Style)
- Prep Time: 4 - 24 hours to marinate
- Cook Time: 6 - 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 5 Hours
- Yield: 4 -6 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
This Grilled Mexican Pork is marinated and quickly grilled which makes it perfect for tacos, nachos, quesadillas and even in a burrito. It also is superb with beans and rice on the side!
Ingredients
¼ c pure chile powder (I used ancho and guajillo)
½ c white vinegar
4 cloves garlic
1 t salt
1 t freshly ground black pepper
1 t dried oregano
½ t cinnamon
¼ t ground cloves
1 ½ lbs boneless pork tenderloin
Instructions
Combine everything, except the pork, in a blender or use an immersion blender to process this to a smooth wet paste.
Cut the pork loin into 4 broad, thin sheets, about ¼" thick. I'm not sure I got mine that thin! Pound to even out the thick pieces! Spread each piece of pork with the seasoning mixture and stack in a non reactive dish, or in my case a big zip lock bag.
Marinate as long as you want, but a minimum of 4- 6 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat grill to high and while grill is preheating bring pork to room temperature. Oil the grill grate and grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Pork can be served a bit pink in the middle. Do not overcook! Serve with condiments and enjoy!
Notes
Actual Prep time is about 20 minutes but does not include time to marinate
From: The BBQ Bible
Healthy World Cuisine says
Bring on the grilling and chilling season. Excited to try this marinade. The vinegar must really tenderize the pork. Just in time for cinco de mayo.
Chef Mimi says
And just like that, there’s a box for a comment! I don’t understand how they are so random. In any case, I just love this. And that photo with all of the stuff? Fabulous.
Holly says
Isn't this an inviting dish and a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! LOVE your photo!
Balvinder Ubi says
Such a fabulous entry into grilling season,Abbe! Absolutely gorgeous. I love Mexican flavors.
Biz says
I love the idea of slicing the pork thin so it's quick on the grill - looks amazing!
Rachel says
This looks so good! Especially those pickled onions!
Sue/the view from great island says
I'm so excited about this because pork tenderloins are something we love but I usually just broil them and that's that. This is going to be so much more interesting!
Cheri Savory Spoon says
We love Mexican food Abbe, looks like you grilled the pork perfectly!!
mjskit says
Good call on the pork tenderloin. Your plate of fixins looks perfect. I'd love to grab a tortilla right now and make me a taco. YUM!
Holly @ abakershouse.com says
A beautiful meal, Abbe! I'd prefer this to burgers on the grill any day of the week!
Jessie Moore says
OMG, this looks incredible. Every Oaxacan style dish I have ever tried has been delicious, and this looks like no exception!
Sippity Sup says
That's quite a fiesta! GREG
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
This sounds wonderful, Abbe. I love all the fixin's you serve it with too. Hope you had a Happy Fourth. I'll be adding this to my This Little Piggy board 🙂
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh wow! What a stunning spread, Abbe. Perfectly pickled onions and guacamole is just wow! And the thought of that spicy marinade is something which is making me drool. YUM!
Unknown says
This looks fantastic, I could jump right into that delicious platter. And I love the sound of the marinade, a wonderful combination of spices! Happy 4th of July! 🙂
nicole (thespicetrain.com) says
Didn't think about the fact that I recently got rid of my G+ profile, hence the "unknown." 🙂
Abbe Odenwalder says
So now I know! Thanks Nicole!
Kitchen Riffs says
The other meat meat might be my favorite meat. So versatile, and takes so well to any spice/herb/seasoning you can throw at it. This looks great -- perfect for the 4th. Thanks!
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
That platter of pork, pickled onions and guac is a sight for sore eyes. Beautiful! And I must try this recipe very soon. Happy Holiday Weekend!
Tricia Buice says
This spread is gorgeous Abbe - the meat looks like it has the perfect char 🙂 Hope you enjoyed your time outside with the pups. It is a beautiful day here in Virginia - happy 4th of July to you and yours!
Adam J. Holland says
I think I'll be adding this to me repertoire. Looks wonderful! Hope all is well. 🙂
Angie Schneider says
This looks fabulous. I must try that spicy marinade.
La Table De Nana says
Geesh you are good at colourful..this looks so good..the only thing ..s we buy pre made is Costco rotisserie chicken..and this only the last 2 years..and the smoked meat:)
Liz Berg says
Whoa, this pork sound amazing! Especially served with all your fixin's!!!