Grilled Sweet Chipotle Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Chimichurri
Grilled Sweet Chipotle Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Chimichurri has a smokey-hot, brown sugar wet rub that is also basted on the meat as it barbecues and develops into a divine crust. The fresh, tartness of the Cilantro Lime Chimicurri is the perfect accompaniment when it is served on slices of the pork tenderloin.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Grilled Sweet Chipotle Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Chimichurri
Servings: 8
Calories: 216kcal
- 2.25 pounds pork tenderloin
Cilantro Lime Chimichurri
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (coriander)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 shallot finely minced
- 1 juice of one lime
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Homemade Chipotle Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce - See Recipe Link
Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Place tenderloin(s) over medium-high direct heat and cook approximately 5 minutes per side, flipping 2 times to sear 3 sides of pork. Sauce pork whenever it is turned.
When pork reaches an interior temperature of 140 degrees, remove from the grill and loosely tent with foil for 5-10 minutes.
Slice into 1/2" thick slices and serve with the Cilantro Lime Chimichurri.
Cilantro Lime Chimichurri
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 517mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1.3mg