Zesty Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins (about 1-1.5 lbs each)
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Zest of 1 orange
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and orange zest to create your marinade.

2. 2

   Place pork tenderloins in a shallow dish or a resealable bag, pour half of the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated; reserve the other half for basting.

3. 3

   Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.

4. 4

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and lightly oil the grates.

5. 5

   Remove pork from marinade, discarding the used marinade; pat the tenderloins dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Grill the pork tenderloins, turning every 4-5 minutes, for a total of 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, basting frequently with the reserved fresh marinade during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

7. 7

   Once cooked, transfer the tenderloins to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.