Cuban Pork Tenderloin

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Fresh juice enhances flavor and freshness.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner and pork shoulder is less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Juice 2 limes into a bowl to get about 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice.

Add 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil to the lime juice.

Juice 2 oranges into the bowl, adding about 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice.

Finely chop or mince 2-3 cloves of garlic and add to the marinade.

Season the marinade with salt and black pepper to taste.

Whisk all the ingredients together to combine.

Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it.

Seal the bag and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry before cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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