Ww Grilled Cuban Pork Tenderloin Recipes

PORK TENDERLOIN CUBANO

Steps:

• Place the pork in a non-reactive container or plastic bag.
• In a bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic, onion, oregano, molasses, orange juice, lime juice, and rum.
• Pour the marinade over the pork, coating all surfaces.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours and as much as overnight.
• Return to room temperature before cooking.
• Grill method: Grill the tenderloins over hot coals, 4 inches from the heat source, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, basting with the reserved marinade.
• Oven method: Roast the pork in a 400F oven for 20-25 minutes.
• Let the meat rest for 5 minutes; then slice into 3/4 inch thick rounds and serve.

WW GRILLED CUBAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Mix orange juice,grapefruit juice and spices in gallon sized zip lock bag, add pork, close and refrigerate at least 30 min., up to 4 hours.
• Prepare outdoor grill for medium; lightly spray grates with cooking spray, adjust temperature to 400 degrees.
• Remove pork from marinade, drain, but do not scrape off solids. Place on grill, cover grill; cook, turning occasionally until browned and inserted thermometer reads 145 degress, about 20-27 min,.
• Transfer to carving board, let stand 3-5 min., cut on slight diagonal.
• Serving 3 oz. equals 3 points. Prep time includes marinading time.

CUBAN PORK TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together first 11 ingredients and transfer to a large heavy ziploc plastic bag, add in the tenderlons to the marinade; close bag tightly and turn to coat.
• Place the bag in a large bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Transfer the tenderloins to a baking dish and discard the marinade.
• Cook for about 25 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

STUFFED CUBAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin two-thirds through the meat.
• Open halves, laying tenderloin flat.
• Place tenderloin between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
• Pound to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet, or heavy skillet.
• Spread Dijon mustard evenly over pork; sprinkle with cilantro.
• Arrange Swiss cheese slices and bread and butter pickles over pork in a single layer.
• Roll up, starting with the long side, and secure pork at 1 inch intervals with twine.
• Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
• Place the pork on a grill coated with cooking spray,.
• Grill for 22 minutes, or until a thermometer reaches 155 degrees Fahrenheit internally, turning after 11 minutes.
• Remove from grill.
• Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
• Cut into 12 slices.

CUBAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Using thin knife, trim silver skin from tenderloin. Mix orange juice, grapefruit juice, cilantro, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt, and hot pepper in gallon-sized zip-top plastic bag. Add pork, close, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Meanwhile, make Rice and Black Bean Salad.
• Prepare outdoor grill for direct medium-hot grilling. For a gas grill, preheat grill on high. Adjust temperature to 400°F. For a charcoal grill, build fire and let burn until coals are covered with white ash. Spread coals and let burn for 15-20 minutes.
• Lightly oil cooking grate. Remove pork from marinade, drain briefly, but do not scrape off solids. Place on grill and cover grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and instant-read thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 145°F, about 20-27 minutes. Transfer to carving board and let stand 3-5 minutes. Cut on slight diagonal and serve with rice and black bean salad.
• Rice and Black Bean Salad:
• To make salad, bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice and cook (like pasta) until tender, about 16 minutes. Drain in wire sieve, rinse under cold water, and let cool.
• In medium bowl, whisk orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Whisk in oil. Add cooled rice, black beans, scallions and cilantro, and mix. Let stand at room temperature for up to 4 hours. (If refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving, or rice will be hard.)