Mojo Marinated Pork Tacos

By kimvess

Ingredients

• FOR THE PORK, WHISK:
• 3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
• 1 ⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 ⁄4 tsp. each black pepper and red pepper flakes
• 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (about 1 lb. each)
• FOR THE TACOS, TOP:
• 8 6-inch corn tortillas8
• 1 cup canned low-fat refried black beans
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from cuisinerecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

For the pork, whisk together orange juice, oil, lime juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes. Place tenderloins in a flat baking dish; pour marinade over meat. Cover dish; chill tenderloins until ready to grill, up to 2 hours.

Preheat grill, heating one side to medium-high and the other side to medium-low.

Grill tenderloins, covered, over medium-high heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers registers 150°, 12–15 minutes. Remove tenderloins from grill and tent with foil. Let tenderloins rest while preparing tortillas.

For the tacos, top tortillas with 2 Tbsp. each of refried beans and cheese. Place tortillas over medium-low heat and cook just until cheese melts, 1–2 minutes.

Cut tenderloins into thick slices. Top each tortilla with sliced pork; serve with Grilled Salsa Roja

Grilled Salsa Roja

Grilling the vegetables infuses the salsa with a deep smoky flavor.

Makes: 2 cups; Total time: 15 minutes

1 1⁄4 lb. Roma tomatoes (5–6)
1⁄2 small onion
2 cloves garlic, wrapped in foil
1 jalapeño
1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt

Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.

Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic packet, and jalapeño until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove vegetables from grill; let sit until cool enough to handle, 2–3 minutes.

Peel tomatoes, garlic, and jalapeño (the skins should slide off easily). Place peeled vegetables in a food processor with grilled onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse salsa until blended but still chunky.




Nutrition Information
Per taco (without salsa): 340 cal; 11g total fat (4g sat); 86mg chol; 386mg sodium; 27g carb; 4g fiber; 33g protein