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Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce

Published: Jun 18, 2020 · Modified: Aug 26, 2022 · Amy Casey · 11 Comments

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This quick to make pork tenderloin recipe is perfect for days when you want to spend less time making dinner and more time enjoying life. Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce is a sweet and savory entrée with a fiery kick and is ready in about 20 minutes.

grilled pork tenderloin with a spicy chipotle honey orange sauce

pork tenderloin with chipotle honey orange sauce

Hello friends! When the weather is warm and sunny, I like to spend my time outdoors and not in the kitchen. Getting in and out of the kitchen quickly while preparing a dinner that is memorable is one of my goals. I’m sharing my recipe for a super easy chipotle honey orange sauce for pork tenderloin medallions. It’s perfect for those you love their dinner with a fiery kick with just a touch of sweetness.

gather just a few ingredients

  • pork tenderloin ~ my favorite cut of pork!
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • barbecue seasoning
  • chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ~ these really pack a spicy wallop!
  • honey
  • orange juice
  • Dijon mustard
  • orange

what are chipotle peppers in adobo sauce?

The recipe features canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce which is the fiery ingredient in the sauce. The peppers are dried and smoked jalapenos. And the sauce is a little sweet and a little tangy. Put them together and they add a spicy smokey goodness to any recipe. The men in our family love hot and spicy food. These peppers, even in a small amount, get their attention. As a little goes a long way with the peppers, refrigerate any extras can be up to 2 months or freeze in a resealable plastic bag indefinitely.

grilled and sliced pork tenderloin with a chipotle honey and orange sauce

tips for cooking pork tenderloin so it doesn’t dry out

  • After seasoning the pork tenderloin, set it aside while you get the grill ready ~ about 20 minutes. It’s best to grill meat that is closer to room temperature. That way, it will cook more evenly.
  • Make sure the grill is good and hot before adding the pork tenderloin. A hot grill ensures that the meat will not stick to the grill grate.
  • Allow the pork tenderloin to grill about 3 to 4 minutes per side. As tenderloins are typically uneven in thickness, the timing of cooking each side can vary.
  • Use a digital thermometer to check when the pork is done. The internal temperature should be about 140 to 145 degrees F at the thickest part of the meat. Remove the pork from the grill and cover with foil.
  • The sauce comes together quickly. Keep an eye on it as it boils so it does not overflow. That would be a sticky mess on your stove top.
Tenderloin with a sweet and spicy chipotle, honey and orange drizzle and orange segments

If you make this easy dinner recipe for pork with for a sweet and fiery chipotle sauce, I’d love hearing from you all. Be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating ~ I do my best to reply to all your comments. And snap a photo to post to Instagram. I’ll add the photos to my Insta stories as I love seeing all your creations.

more grill recipes to try

  • Cider honey glazed chicken skewers with sweet mustard sauce
  • Burgers with fresh tomato relish
  • Grilled pork tenderloin with berry bacon sauce
  • Smash burgers!
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grilled pork tenderloin drizzled with a spicy chipotle sauce

Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce


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  • Author: Amy Casey
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce is a sweet and savory entrée with a fiery kick.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pork tenderloin, about 1 1/2 pounds
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • barbecue seasoning
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 orange, cut in wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat grill pan or grill to medium high heat.
  2. Brush the pork tenderloins with olive oil and sprinkle with the barbecue seasoning.
  3. Grill for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. You want the pork to just be cooked and still have a slight pink tint inside. Check the internal temperature of the pork with a digital thermometer. It should be about 140 to 145 degrees F. Remove from grill and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. In a small sauce pan over medium heat add the chopped chipotle pepper, honey, orange juice, and mustard and bring to a boil. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
  5. Slice the pork tenderloin into 1 inch thick medallions. Place on a serving platter and drizzle with sauce. Serve with orange wedges.

Notes

  • After seasoning the pork tenderloin, set it aside while you get the grill ready ~ about 20 minutes. It’s best to grill meat that is closer to room temperature. That way, it will cook more evenly.
  • Make sure the grill is good and hot before adding the pork tenderloin. A hot grill ensures that the meat will not stick to the grill grate.
  • Allow the pork tenderloin to grill about 3 to 4 minutes per side. As tenderloins are typically uneven in thickness, the timing of cooking each side can vary.
  • Use a digital thermometer to check when the pork is done. The internal temperature should be about 140 to 145 degrees F at the thickest part of the meat. Remove the pork from the grill and cover with foil.
  • The sauce comes together quickly. Keep an eye on it as it boils so it does not overflow. That would be a sticky mess on your stove top.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 – 15 minutes
  • Category: entree
  • Method: grill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 291
  • Sugar: 18.4 g
  • Sodium: 144 mg
  • Fat: 9.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 31.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 99 mg

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This post was originally published in May 2012. Updates in June 2020 include photos, ingredient list, cooking tips and a video.

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  1. Terry Watson says

    05.22.2012 at 3:00 am

    A friend of mine just emailed me one of your articles from a while back. I read that one a few more. Really enjoy your blog. Thanks

    Reply
  2. Sara says

    06.19.2020 at 10:58 pm

    This looks wonderful! I love chipotle with pork, but adding orange to the flavor equation? That seems like a delicious and brilliant idea!

    Reply
    • Amy Casey says

      06.20.2020 at 8:17 am

      Thank you Sara! We love pork tenderloin in our house and I’m always developing unique sauces to go along with them.

      Reply
  3. Sam says

    06.20.2020 at 12:50 am

    Wow that pork tenderloin looks so tender and juicy. And that chipotle honey orange sauce sounds like such a perfect pairing! I have to make this for my hubby, thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amy Casey says

      06.20.2020 at 8:15 am

      I agree! The sauce is a wonderful compliment to the grilled pork tenderloin.

      Reply
  4. Dave Mack says

    02.06.2021 at 10:54 pm

    Dynamite recipe. I used fresh squeezed blood oranges for the juice and doubled the juice, added about 1/4 tsp orange zest, and 2 tbsp brown sugar. I smoked the tenderloins 2 1/2hrs to 150 deg internal temp, used my own rub mix of onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Everyone loved it!

    Reply
    • Amy Casey says

      02.07.2021 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks Dave! And I love the idea of smoking the tenderloins.

      Reply
  5. Peter says

    05.27.2022 at 9:18 pm

    I love Chipotles Peppers in Adobo Sauce, and the honey orange was the perfect balance to smokey spice.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amy Casey says

      06.02.2022 at 10:58 am

      Great! Thanks for sharing Peter.

      Reply
  6. Kim says

    05.29.2022 at 9:41 am

    Wonderful sauce! The balance between the honey, orange, and chipotle was delicious between the citrus, spicy, and sweet. So many things I want to use this on!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Amy Casey says

      06.02.2022 at 10:57 am

      Thank you Kim! I used it on fish ~ delish!

      Reply

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