Spicy Chipotle Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Big and bold, tender and juicy, these pork tenderloins get a dose of sultry Southwestern flavor from smoky adobo sauce and canned chipotle chilies.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Bottled Taco Sauce
- 3 Tbsp. Honey
- 2 Whole Chipotle Chilies In Adobo Sauce, Minced
- 2 Tsp. Adobo Sauce
- 2 Lbs. Pork Tenderloin (Two 1 Lb. Each)
- 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- 1/4 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Directions
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small saucepan, combine taco sauce, honey, chilies and adobo sauce; mix well. Brush pork tenderloins with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- When grill is heated, place pork on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 13 to 15 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center registers 155°F., turning pork once and brushing with taco sauce mixture during last 10 minutes of cooking time. Let stand 10 minutes or until thermometer registers 160°F.
- Bring any remaining taco sauce mixture to a boil. Slice pork; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve sauce with pork.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 180g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 239 | |
| Calories from Fat 68 | 28% |
| Total Fat 7.62g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1.63g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium 581mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 11.38g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 9.96g | 7% |
| Protein 30.14g | 48% |
