Chipotle-Lime Pork Tenderloin

Step 1

Put the lime zest, lime juice, honey, salt, and garlic in a small jar, put the lid on and shake to combine. Pour half of the marinade into a gallon sized resealable bag. Add the chipotle pepper and cilantro and squish the bag a little to combine.

Step 2

Add the pork to the bag and seal, removing as much air as possible. Put the bad into a container to catch any leaks. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6-24 hours, flipping the bag over halfway through. Refrigerate the jar or remaining marinade until ready to use.

Step 3

Light the grill and bring to medium-high heat, about 450 degrees F. Brush the grill with a little olive oil. Remove the tenderloin from the bag and place on the center of the grill grate. Discard the bag with leftover marinade. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until the tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.

Step 4

Remove the tenderloin from the grill, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice, drizzle with the marinade left in the jar and garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Step 5

If you don't have a grill: Sear the meat for 1-2 minutes on each side in a skillet over medium-high heat. Then finish off in a 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.

Step 6

Adapted from Alton Brown {www.foodnetwork.com}