Cuban Grilled Pork Recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
1/3 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 cloves of garlic, minced
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb pork tenderloin

Directions

1. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Use a long, thin knife to create deep gashes all over the flesh of the pork.
3. Place the marinated pork in a deep bowl or container. Generously season the outside of the pork with salt and pepper and pour the marinade all over the pork. Cover well with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
4. Before heating the grill, remove the pork from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature. This could take 15 to 30 minutes. Heat the grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium high (450°F). Oil the grates with a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel held with a long pair of tongs.
5. Grill the meat for 16 to 20 minutes total, turning the meat over every 4 minutes. The pork is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 150°F on the grill. It will continue to cook when it's off the heat, raising the internal temperature to the desired 160°F. Slice into pieces and enjoy.

Serves 4.

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