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grilled pork tenderloin drizzled with a spicy chipotle sauce
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Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce

Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce is a sweet and savory entrée with a fiery kick.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grill, pork recipe, pork tenderloin recipe, sauce for pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Amy Casey

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • Weber grill

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin about 1 ½ pounds
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • barbecue seasoning
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 orange cut in wedges

Instructions

  • Heat grill pan or grill to medium high heat.
  • Brush the pork tenderloins with olive oil and sprinkle with the barbecue seasoning.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of recipe | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31.2g | Fat: 9.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 144mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 18.4g