Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Roast
One of the most pleasurable ways to eat lean meat is to pair it with fruit. Here, a small amount of tropical fruit juice goes a long way, adding unique flavor, succulence, and a boost of antioxidants. This roast is delightful paired with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, or dark leafy greens.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Cook time
- 20 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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6 slices
Ingredients
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lean pork tenderloin (well trimmed)
- 1 lbs
- 454 g
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apricot or mango nectar (not from concentrate) (divided)
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tbsp
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green onion (scallion) (green and white parts, thinly sliced, divided)
- 2
- 2
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lower sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp
- 3 tbsp
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grapeseed or safflower oil
- 1 1/2 tsp
- 1 1/2 tsp
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fresh gingerroot (grated)
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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hot pepper sauce
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Directions
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Place the pork in a large sealable food container. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the nectar, half of the scallions, the soy sauce, oil, gingerroot, cinnamon, and hot pepper sauce. Pour the mixture into the container, seal tightly, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, rotating the pork occasionally. Separately cover and chill the remaining nectar and scallions.
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Preheat the oven to 450°F. Remove the nectar and scallion from the refrigerator. Place the marinated pork on an unbleached parchment paper–lined baking pan. Discard the remaining marinade. (Alternatively, you can boil the remaining marinade for at least 2 minutes for safe use as a sauce with the meal.) Roast the pork until cooked through, but very slightly pink in the middle, about 20 minutes (or to an internal temperature of 145°F). Let stand at least 5 minutes before slicing.
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Cut the pork into 24 slices. Fan out 6 slices per plate. Drizzle with reserved nectar, garnish with remaining scallion, and serve.