Best Margarita Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Margarita Pork Tenderloin image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Pork

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, minced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 (1 lb) pork tenderloin

Steps:

Combine the first 10 ingredients in a shallow dish or large zip-lock freezer bag.
Slice pork diagonally into 1-inch thick slices; add to tequila mixture.
Cover or seal and chill for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
Remove pork from marinade and throw away marinade.
Grill, covered with grill lide, over high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 465.4, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 31.4

Margarita Pork Kabobs image

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into one-inch cubes
1 cup margarita mix (OR 1 cup lime juice 4 teaspoons sugar)
1/4 cup tequila
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 ears corn, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 lime, juice and zest of
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Soak skewers in water for 60 minutes or make Recipe #227473 .
Combine margarita mix, tequila, coriander, and garlic. Place pork cubes in heavy zip lock bag; pour marinade over to cover. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Blend together well the butter, lime juice and zest, sugar and parsley; set aside. Thread pork cubes onto skewers, alternating with pieces of corn and pepper. Grill over hot coals, basting with butter mixture, for 15-20 minutes,turning frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 89, Sodium 113.3, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 26.1

Grilled Margarita Pork Chops image

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
4 pork loin chops, 1-inch thick
lime wedges and cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

.Combine the marmalade, lime juice, tequila, jalapeno and ginger in a small bowl and mix well.
Grill the pork chops over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160º, brushing with the glaze during the last 5 minutes.
Place on a serving plate and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.