Chipotle Pork Tenderloin

Chipotle Pork Tenderloin – Tender and juicy oven roasted pork tenderloin recipe marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce that will blow your mind! The pork has the most amazing sweet, smokey and slightly spicy favor that is absolutely delicious.

I am so excited to share this recipe with you all! Roasting the pork in the oven after a hot sear gives you a super tender melt in your mouth end result with a crusty exterior.

This Chipotle Pork Tenderloin will serve about 4-6 people depending on everyone’s appetite. If you are cooking for a large crowd, you can easily double this recipe too!

We served our pork tenderloin with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus. It would also be amazing with steamed white rice or Mexican rice and black/pinto beans. I’ll link a few of my favorite side dishes to serve with this pork for you below!

Ingredients you need to make Chipotle Pork Tenderloin:

Pork Tenderloin – You’ll need a one and a half pound pork tenderloin.

Chipotle in Adobo Sauce – I use canned chipotle in adobo sauce and just use the sauce around the peppers. If you like a lot of heat, you can chop up the peppers and use those as well.

Maple Syrup – A pure quality maple syrup is best!

Lemon Juice – You’ll need about a quarter of a lemon or equivalent to one tablespoon.

Cilantro – Fresh cilantro.

Garlic – Fresh garlic is best in this recipe!

Oil – For searing the pork. You can use olive oil, canola oil or avocado oil.

Tools to have on hand:

• Cast Iron Skillet or Oven Safe Skillet – To sear/bake the pork tenderloin.
• Tongs – Turning pork while searing.
• Measuring Spoons – Properly measuring all of your ingredients.
• Small Bowl – Whisking the marinade.
• Storage Bag – Marinading the pork in the fridge.

The Best Way To Marinade Pork Tenderloin:

To ensure the marinade does the best job marinating the pork tenderloin: Poke the pork tenderloin all over with a fork. This will allow the marinade to really absorb into the pork.

In a small bowl whisk together 1 1/2 tbsps chipotle in adobo sauce, 3 tbsps maple syrup, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro and 3 cloves minced garlic.

Place pork in a large storage bag and pour marinade over the pork. Seal bag tightly and place in the fridge to marinade for 4 hours up to overnight.

**Remove pork from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking.

How To Roast Pork Tenderloin In The Oven:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a cast iron skillet (or other oven safe skillet) over high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, carefully sear pork tenderloin(WITHOUT DRIPPINGS + discard leftover marinade) for about 2-3 minutes on all sides until you have a nice crust.

Transfer to the oven and cook for about 12-14 minutes. When done, pork should be at least 145 degrees but I prefer mine cooked to 150 – 155 degrees. Check temperature with a meat thermometer.

When done, remove pork from the oven and transfer to a plate. Cover with foil to let rest for a few minutes.

Slice and serve pork with drippings and a fresh sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

What Temperature Should Pork Tenderloin Be?

Pork tenderloin should be cooked to at least 145 degrees to safely eat. I prefer mine cooked to about 150-155 degrees.

Side dishes to serve with pork tenderloin:

Simple Caesar Salad – My quick and easy caesar salad is made with homemade dressing, crunchy romaine, croutons and freshly shaved parmesan cheese.

Balsamic Glazed Baked Asparagus – Easy oven baked asparagus finished with a mouthwatering balsamic glaze.

Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes – Amazing creamy mashed potatoes made with cheddar, parmesan and cream cheese. These potatoes make for a super easy and delicious side dish to pair with your favorite main courses.

Honey Roasted Whole Carrots – Whole carrots seasoned with honey, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and fresh dill roasted to perfection in the oven.

Mexican Rice – Super easy 25 minute stovetop recipe! The perfect side dish to pair with your favorite enchiladas, tacos, tamales, burritos and more! 

Authentic Mexican Refried Beans – My homemade Authentic Mexican beans are the ones you hope to get on your plate when eating out at your favorite Mexican Restaurants. They are absolutely delicious and pretty easy to make!

More pork recipes I think you’ll love:

Mustard Brown Sugar Pork Chops – Juicy baked bone-in pork chops seasoned and seared in a cast iron skillet and finished in the oven. The mustard brown sugar seasoning is absolutely delicious!

Oven BBQ Pulled Pork – Mouthwatering delicious pulled pork recipe cooked low and slow in the oven. Tossed with bbq sauce and served on toasty buns with coleslaw and pickles.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Roast – Amazing pork roast slow cooked in a crockpot with a sticky balsamic brown sugar glaze.

BBQ Pork Skewers with Filipino BBQ Marinade – Delicious grilled pork skewers in a homemade sticky, sweet, and spicy Filipino style BBQ marinade. This grilled pork recipe is one of my favorite things to cook on the grill.