30 min
Hands-on time
+ 30 min soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Slice the pork tenderloin into thin, even slices about 1 cm thick, then gently pound it to tenderize.
- 2 Marinate the meat with orange juice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
- 3 Soak thinly sliced onions in lemon juice, salt, and habanero peppers for 20 minutes to make pickles.
- 4 Grill the meat over charcoal for 3 minutes on each side until seared but still juicy.
- 5 Roast tomatoes and onions, then chop them coarsely and mix with cilantro to make chiltomate salsa.
- 6 Serve the meat with pickled onions, salsa, and hot tortillas.
With an appliance
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Oven 28 min
Replace step 4: place the pork slices on the racks of the oven at 240 degrees for 7 minutes and rotate the tray after 4 minutes; the meat will be evenly cooked, requiring less turning but without a smoky smell.