Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin
524 min.
8
239kcal

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Craving a flavor explosion that's both gluten and dairy-free? Look no further than this Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin recipe! Get ready to transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Jamaica with every bite. This isn't just a weeknight dinner; it's a culinary adventure that's surprisingly easy to pull off.

While the recipe boasts a lengthy 524-minute cook time, don't let that intimidate you! The vast majority of that is simply marinating time, infusing the pork tenderloin with the vibrant, complex flavors of authentic jerk seasoning. Imagine succulently tender pork, kissed by the flames of the grill and imbued with the warmth of allspice, the subtle heat of habaneros, and the aromatic blend of thyme, nutmeg, and cinnamon. The initial blend of fresh herbs and spices in a food processor will release their flavorful oils for an extraordinary taste.

Perfect for a lively lunch, a satisfying main course, or an impressive dinner, this dish is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Each serving clocks in at a reasonable 239 calories, offering a delicious and relatively lean protein boost with a satisfying balance of protein, fats, and carbs. So, fire up the grill, prepare the marinade, and get ready to experience the tantalizing taste of Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin. It's a flavor journey you won't soon forget! We recommend preparing this dish for groups, it is prepared in 8 servings!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple cider 
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • tablespoon thyme leaves dried
  • inch ginger fresh peeled thinly sliced
  • cloves garlic peeled
  • bunches green onions chopped
  • tablespoon ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 teaspoon mustard seed 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion chopped
  •  habanero peppers seeded
  • 2.5 pounds pork tenderloin 
  • tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 0.3 cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender
  • casserole dish
  • grill

Directions

  1. Combine habanero peppers, onion, green onions, ginger, and garlic, in a blender or food processor. Blend until quite fine.
  2. Add cider, white vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, and sugar. Season with mustard seed, salt, pepper, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Continue to blend until smooth.
  3. Place the pork tenderloin in a shallow casserole dish; pour jerk marinade over, and massage into the meat to ensure all of the pork is coated. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
  4. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  5. Lightly oil grate. Grill slabs of tenderloin over hot coals, turning as needed to keep from burning but allowing nice grill marks and browning. about 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  6. Remove meat from grill; slice thinly and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories239kcal
Protein52.38%
Fat34.14%
Carbs13.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.72
Glycemic Load
1.01
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
23.172608717628%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.35mg
Luteolin
1.41mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:239.24kcal
11.96%
Fat:8.91g
13.7%
Saturated Fat:2.29g
14.33%
Carbohydrates:7.91g
2.64%
Net Carbohydrates:6.43g
2.34%
Sugar:4.36g
4.85%
Cholesterol:92.14mg
30.71%
Sodium:1327.47mg
57.72%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.75g
61.5%
Vitamin B1:1.43mg
95.4%
Selenium:43.97µg
62.82%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
60.15%
Vitamin B3:9.91mg
49.55%
Phosphorus:372.06mg
37.21%
Vitamin C:26.73mg
32.4%
Vitamin B2:0.51mg
30%
Vitamin K:25.82µg
24.59%
Potassium:690.45mg
19.73%
Zinc:2.84mg
18.96%
Iron:2.56mg
14.23%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.72%
Magnesium:51.47mg
12.87%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.78%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.28%
Copper:0.19mg
9.42%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.81%
Fiber:1.48g
5.93%
Calcium:42.82mg
4.28%
Vitamin A:198.21IU
3.96%
Folate:12.18µg
3.05%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.83%
Source:Allrecipes