Citrus-Garlic Pork Loin Recipe

2      Reviews by:    Brook Brown   Citrus-Garlic Pork Loin Recipe uses garlic, lime juice, grapefruit juice, soy sauce, pepper sauce, pork loin, and green beans in making this tasty pork loin recipe. Food Category:    Pork Cuisine Origin:    Midwestern    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:281 calories12.6 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   12 Minutes Cook Time:   40 Minutes Total Time:   52 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup grapefruit juice, not cocktail
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1 lb. lean trimmed pork tenderloin
• 4 cups cooked green beans

DIRECTIONS

• Mince garlic and mix with lime and grapefruit juices, soy sauce and pepper sauce. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour so flavors can blend.
• Place tenderloin in marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover and put in refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 1/2 hours but no more than 5. Turn occasionally. Outside of meat may lighten in color from citrus juices.
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Drain pork and reserve juices. Roast pork for 10 minutes, then turn reduce heat to 325°F and continue to roast until internal temperature of pork reads 145-150°F.
• Boil marinade for 3 minutes, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve sliced pork with cooked marinade on top accompanied by green beans. Yields 3 ounces pork, 2 tablespoons sauce and 3/4 cup green beans per serving.

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