Jerk Pork Tenderloin
From O,
The Oprah Magazine
Juicy, grilled pork tenderloin gets a burst of flavor from
an herb-packed marinade (cilantro! parsley! thyme!) that also has hints of
orange juice and brown sugar for an unexpectedly sweet touch.
By Michelle
Bernstein

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1 cup(s) olive
oil, plus more for grill
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1/4 cup(s) fresh
orange juice
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1 bunch(es) fresh
flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
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1 bunch(es) fresh
cilantro, leaves only
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1 bunch(es) whole
scallions, coarsely chopped
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2 medium coarsely
chopped shallots
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1 piece(s) (2
inches) fresh
ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
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3 tablespoon(s) white
wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
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2 tablespoon(s) fresh
thyme leaves
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1/2 habanero
chili or 1 jalapeņo chili
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2 tablespoon(s) light
brown sugar
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1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire
sauce
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1/4 teaspoon(s) ground
cloves
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1/4 teaspoon(s) ground
allspice
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2 pork
tenderloins (1 pound each), trimmed of silver skin
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1 teaspoon(s) kosher
salt
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Put all ingredients (except pork
tenderloins and salt) in a blender and puree until smooth.
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Put tenderloins in a large ziplock food
storage bag. Pour half the marinade over pork; seal bag and refrigerate
for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining
marinade.
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When ready to grill pork, preheat a gas
grill or a ridged grill pan to medium, or prepare a fire in a charcoal
grill, letting coals burn until covered with white ash. Take reserved
marinade out of the refrigerator. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to
room temperature by letting it sit while grilling pork.
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Remove pork from marinade and brush off
herbs and spices. Discard marinade in bag.
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Sprinkle tenderloins with remaining 3/4
teaspoon salt. Oil the grill rack. Grill tenderloins (turning them at
least 4 times to ensure even cooking), 18 to 20 minutes, until an
instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each reads 145
degrees; the meat should still be faintly pink and juicy. Transfer to a
carving board and let rest 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
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Cut pork into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal
slices. Divide among 4 plates and serve with reserved marinade as a sauce.