Chipotle Pork Tenderloin
Tender and juicy oven roasted pork tenderloin recipe marinated in a maple chipotle sauce that will blow your mind! Seared hot in a cast iron skillet with a crusty exterior and finished in the oven for the perfect cook.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. Pork Tenderloin
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chipotle in Adobo Sauce
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Cilantro fresh chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- 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.
- 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!