Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1/4 C fresh juice from 3-4 limes, or bottled lime juice
- 1 large white onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 3/4 C of sour orange juice*
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 24 oz pork tenderloin
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Directions
Mise en Place
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking tray with foil.
- Wash and dry the limes and onion.
- Cut limes in half and squeeze juice into a medium bowl.
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Peel and mince the garlic.
- Measure out the ingredients.
Prepare the Marinade
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, sour orange, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, onion, and pepper.
Marinate the Pork
- Remove pork loin from the package, and place in a dish.
- Pour marinade over pork to fully coat it.
- Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Sear the Pork
- Heat 2 Tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Transfer pork from marinade to skillet.
- Strain the onions from the marinade and add to the pan.
- Sear pork well until all sides are browned and crispy, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
Roast the Pork
- Transfer pork, onion, and pan juices onto the prepared baking tray and wrap in foil.
- Place in the oven and roast for 1- 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature registers 145-160°F in the center of the pork.
- Remove pork from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
Shred the Pork
- Shred the pork using two forks.
- Gently pull the pork apart using an outward motion.
Serve
- Serve warm with Black Bean Potage and Maduros, see Common Threads Recipe.
- Garnish with lime.
- Serve and enjoy!