Recipe: Mexican Pork with Escabeche Spice Rub ๐ฒ๐ฝ
Description: Another do-ahead or roast right away! This dish bursts with wonderful flavors from the blend of spices. Serve it with salsa, jicama salad, rice, refried beans, and tortillas for a complete Mexican feast!
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | Oranges |
| 4 cloves | Garlic |
| 4 tbsp | White wine vinegar |
| 1 tsp | Dry oregano |
| 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Allspice |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1/2 tsp | Cumin |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground coriander |
| 1/2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 1/2 tsp | Cayenne pepper |
| 1 | Pork tenderloin (about 1 pound) |
Instructions:
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Make the Escabeche Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the juice of the oranges, minced garlic, white wine vinegar, dry oregano, cinnamon, allspice, ground cloves, cumin, ground coriander, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
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Prepare the Pork: Spread the escabeche sauce evenly over the pork tenderloins, ensuring they are well coated. (You can cover and refrigerate at this point, which will enhance the flavor, but it’s not necessary.)
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Preheat the Oven: If you haven’t done so already, preheat your oven to 450ยฐF (230ยฐC).
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Roast the Pork: Place the marinated tenderloins on a rack in a 9×13-inch baking pan or directly on a barbecue grill if preferred.
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Cook to Perfection: Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155ยฐF (68ยฐC). It’s essential to check after 15 minutes and then every 5 minutes thereafter to prevent overcooking, as this can lead to dry pork.
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Slice and Serve: Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Then, thinly slice the tenderloin across the grain to maximize tenderness. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and garnish with additional orange slices for a vibrant presentation.
Enjoy this succulent Mexican pork with its aromatic spice rub and tangy escabeche sauce! It pairs perfectly with your favorite sides for a delightful lunch or snack. ๐ฎ๐
