When it comes to cooking for your family, pork tenderloin is a great choice. It’s healthy and delicious.
Here’s a Jamie Oliver pork tenderloin recipe to make at home. Serve it with a colorful salad or spicy and tangy salsa. It’s your choice. So, let’s know the complete recipe below.
To make the recipe, first make the marinade with onions, garlic, vinegar, tomato puree, chili pepper, coriander, brown sugar, orange zest, lime, and seasonings. Blend them and make a fine puree.
Marinate pork in the marinade for eight hours. Roast the pork in the oven for ten minutes. Lastly, serve the pork tenderloin with avocado salsa and rainbow salad.
Jamie Oliver presents pork tenderloin on the platter. He makes a giant platter and places flavorful salsa and crunchy salad along with tortillas.
When your guests come, serve them the whole platter, and they will wrap their own tortillas. Isn’t it amazing?
Follow the detailed recipe steps below. Also, find equipment details and nutritional information to help you make the best pork tenderloin. Make your favorite from the list of Jamie Oliver recipes.
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- You need to marinate pork overnight for best results and much deeper flavor.
- Make sure you sear pork at high heat first to create a caramelized crust.
- To enjoy the smoky flavor of corn, you can char it slightly after boiling.
- To devour tender bites, cut pork against the grain.
Recipe Variation for Different Diets
- Gluten-Free Version: Swap corn tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- Keto Version: Swap corn tortillas with keto tortillas; instead of brown sugar, use monk fruit sweetener. You can replace orange with lime juice, corn on the cob with zucchini, and carrots with cucumber ribbons. Make sure you limit the quantity of tomato paste and onions in the recipe to enjoy a keto version.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 353 kcal |
| Fat | 21.8 g |
| Sugar | 13.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Protein | 21.4 g |
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- Allow the recipe to cool down completely. Then add pork, tortillas, sauce, and salad in different containers. Now place them in the refrigerator, and they will remain fresh for 3 days.
- You can also store them for a longer duration by freezing them. Add the pork to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Then enjoy it whenever you want to.
Reheating
- Oven: Take an oven-safe dish and add the pork along with some broth. Now cover it with foil and bake at 325 degrees F for 10-15 minutes, until heated through.
- Stovetop: Take a skillet, add pork, and warm over medium-low heat for 5-8 minutes. Then add a splash of broth if needed and heat well.
What To Serve With This Recipe
The Jamie Oliver Pork Tenderloin can be enjoyed with Mexican rice or refreshing cilantro lime rice to keep it filling and delicious. You can enjoy it with a sip of Mexican soda or iced tea too simple and refreshing.
Printable Version
Jamie Oliver Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- First, make a marinade; meanwhile, peel and chop the onion and garlic.
- Then heat a splash of oil in a pan over high heat and cook the onion and garlic for 10 minutes, until browned and softened.
- Saute the achu chilies in hot water and pick the coriander stalks and chop them finely.
- Now drain and chop the chilies, then add some coriander stalks to the pan along with cumin, paprika, and thyme. Cook for five minutes.
- Add some vinegar, tomato puree, sugar, orange zest, and juice, along with a pinch of salt and pepper, to 400 ML of boiling water.
- Bring back to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook on low flame for 15 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool, remove the time stocks, then process it in a food processor until smooth.
- Now place the pork in a roasting tray, marinate it all over, and cook for 4 hours.
- Preheat to 220°C. Then remove the pork from the marinade, brush off any excess marinade, and add it to a saucepan for later.
- Reduce the Oven temperature to 160°C and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until pork is tender and slightly pink in the middle.
- Put the pan of marinade on the hob, adding any juices from the pork, and let the mixture reduce over medium-high heat for 10 minutes until it is sticky and delicious.
- Now prepare the rainbow salad: soak the corn for 10 minutes, then drain and cook in a pan of unsalted boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Now, shred the cabbage and place it in a bowl with vinegar and a pinch of salt; mix it all together.
- Cut the kernels from the husk, finely slice the radish, then peel carrots into ribbons with a speed peeler.
- Cut the lettuce, then add veg to the cabbage mixture.
- Make avocado salsa by scooping out the avocado, adding some chilies and spring onions, then roughly chop the desired coriander leaves.
- Mix all the ingredients in the bowl and add some lime juice.
- Warm the tortilla in a dry frying pan for a few minutes.
- Slice the pork, pile it on the platter, drizzle the juices all over, and serve warm with Totila‘s rainbow salad, salsa, and sauce, with lime wedges.
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Let us know how it was!FAQs About Jamie Oliver Pork Tenderloin
How do I prevent tortillas from breaking?
You can prevent them from breaking by heating them in a dry skillet or wrapping them in foil and then heating them in the oven.Â
Why is the pork dry?
The pork tenders are very lean, and they can dry out if overcooked. Make sure you cook it until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, then let it rest before slicing.
Why is my marinade too thick?
The marinade usually thickens when it has been simmered for a longer duration. You can improve its consistency by adding a splash of water or broth.
Should I cover pork while roasting?
Do not cover it while roasting, as cooking it uncovered gives it a proper brown crust. I hope this simple way saves your pork and you enjoy a crispy texture.
More Recipes That You Can Try
Classic Jamie Oliver Turkey Recipe
Authentic Jamie Oliver Steak Marinade Recipe
Authentic Jamie Oliver Seafood Linguine Recipe
Appetizing Jamie Oliver Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Conclusion
The Jamie Oliver Pork Tenderloin is a perfect Mexican recipe to add to your party menu. The recipe is a perfect balance of juicy pork, crispy salad, and spicy sauce, making it a winning combination. Moreover, the layered flavors make this recipe truly satisfying and savory. Try this recipe today and enjoy it with your loved ones.
