Pork Mojo

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Mojo, a cuban sauce made from citrus juice and garlic, is used as both a marinade and a sauce in this dish. this pork also tastes fantastic on the grill and served with some black beans and rice.

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Steps

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Puree first 9 ingredients in blender.

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With machine running , gradually add olive oil.

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Season mojo with salt and pepper.

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Transfer 1 / 2 cup mojo to small dish.

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Cover and refrigerate.

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Pour remaining mojo into gallon-size reseal able plastic bag.

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Add pork and turn to coat.

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Refrigerate overnight , turning bag occasionally.

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Preheat over to 375.

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Heat vegetable oil in heavy large oven proof skillet over medium-high heat.

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Remove pork from marinade , scraping off excess.

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Add pork to skillet and sear until brown on all sides , about 1 minute total.

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Transfer skillet with pork to oven.

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Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork registers 143 , about 20 minutes.

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Remove pork from oven and tent with foil.

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Let stand 10 minutes.

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Warm reserved mojo in small saucepan.

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Cut pork crosswise on diagonal into 1 / 2-inch-thick slices.

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Transfer to platter , drizzle with warmed mojo , and serve.

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Ingredients

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fresh orange juice, onion, fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, dried oregano, ground cumin, orange peel, lime zest, olive oil, pork tenderloin, vegetable oil