Chipotle Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin

• 1 pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
• 4 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely minced
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
• 1 tbsp finely-grated lime zest
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp honey

Ingredients for 1 serving (295 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine lime, garlic, salt, honey, and pepper in a gallon size zip-top bag. Add pork and refrigerate 24 hours.

2. 2

   In 24 hours, drain pork. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat 4 ½ pounds of natural chunk charcoal in a large chimney starter according to accompanying directions. Once coals have heated, disperse evenly around the bottom of the grill. Reapply grill grate and swab grate with an oil-soaked towel.

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4. 4

   Add pork to hottest part of grill and cook 1 ½ minutes. Rotate 90 degrees and cook another 1 ½ minutes. Repeat 12 times or until internal temperature reaches 140°F for medium rare.

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5. 5

   While pork cooks, combine chipotle and maple syrup. Set aside.

6. 6

   Make a foil pouch and place cooked pork inside. Pour maple mixture over and tightly seal. Let rest 15 minutes and serve warm.