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Pork Tenderloin With Tequila-Honey Mustard

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Pork tenderloin in tequila-honey mustard
Makes 4 servings

Marinade:
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons peanut oil

Tenderloin:
2 pork tenderloins, 3/4 pound each, well-trimmed
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika or mild pure chili powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Tequila-honey mustard:
4 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 habanero or Scotch Bonnet pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon tequila
1 tablespoon orange juice

Mix together all ingredients for the marinade. Rub the tenderloins with the
garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Place meat in a dish and pour marinade
over meat, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours,
turning meat occasionally.

To cook tenderloin, heat coals to white ash or heat grill to medium-hot.
Drain meat and discard marinade. Grill meat until meat thermometer
registers 160 degrees for medium doneness, about 16 to 21 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together all ingredients for tequila-honey mustard. Slice
meat into medallions and serve with tequila-honey mustard.

Pork tenderloin in tequila-honey mustard - makes 4 servings Per serving,
including mustard: 292 calories (27 percent from fat), 8 grams total fat (2
grams saturated), 111 milligrams cholesterol, 14 grams carbohydrates, 37
grams protein, 298 milligrams sodium, 1 gram dietary fiber.

-- From Lucinda's Cocina