Shelly's Recipe

Margarita Pork Tenderloin

Category: Pork I - Tenderloins and Roasts

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, minced
1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins

(1) Combine first 10 ingredients in a shallow dish or large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Cut pork diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices, and add to tequila mixture. Cover or seal, and chill 1 hour, turning occasionally.

(2) Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade.

(3) Grill, covered with grill lid, over high heat (400° to 500°) 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until done.