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Lemon-Garlic Pork Tenderloin

By: Nancy Schmitt

"I enjoy grilling, so I worked hard to develop marinades and sauces to accompany the meats. This blend of tangy lemon and savory garlic mixes perfectly with pork."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloin

Directions

In a resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lemon juice, peel, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium coals for about 13-14 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 239 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 111 mg cholesterol, 159 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 36 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4-1/2 lean meat.