Southwest Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is a versatile, flavorful piece of meat. The marinade features garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and lime. While it takes very little time to grill, it is sure to impress.

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1-2 pork tenderloin(s)

2 T. minced garlic

2 T. olive oil

5 t. chili powder

2 t. cumin

1 t. granulated onion

½ t. smoked paprika

1 t. kosher salt

½ t. black pepper

3 T. white wine vinegar

Juice of 1 lime

Whisk all ingredients together. Place meat in a sealable container, pour marinade over top. Shake well to completely cover. Let meat marinade for at least four hours. Grill over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes. Turn, grill another 8-10 minutes. Meat should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Cover and let rest at least five minutes before serving.

One pork tenderloin provides four servings.

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