Grilled Mojo Pork Tenderloin Tacos

For 8 Servings, Grilled Mojo Pork Tenderloin Tacos keeps the list centered on fresh orange juice, Zest of one orange and Zest of one lime. Set aside about 270 minutes.
- Yield 8 Servings
- Ready in 270 minutes
- Prep 250 minutes
- Cook 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1-2 oranges)
- Zest of one orange
- Zest of one lime
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 2 1/2 - 3 pounds total)
- 12-16 corn or flour tortillas (6- to 8-inch)
- Refried beans (optional,)
- Taco toppings of your choice (cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocados or guacamole, sour cream, etc.)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Place the pork tenderloin in a shallow dish or in a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade to cover the pork.
- Refrigerate and marinade at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium heat (about 350 degrees F if you have a temperature gauge or thermometer) and grill the pork tenderloin for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the pork registers 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly. Serve the pork with warm corn or flour tortillas and whatever taco toppings you like. They are also delicious with a layer of refried beans spread on the tortillas and covered in Monterey Jack cheese (warmed in the oven until the cheese melts before adding the pork and toppings).
Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.




