Like the rest of the country it is hot here in Florida! Unlike the rest of the country it rarely gets really cold here so recipes for grilling are always great for us. Who wants to turn on the oven in this heat? I found this great recipe for Soy Lime Pork Tenderloin at So Tasty So Yummy and I’m thankful I did. The marinade is simple and can be done a day ahead, so when it comes time to eat it’s easy.
Also, in her recipe So Tasty So Yummy recommends you cook the pork to an internal temperature of 160 degrees. If you prefer your pork completely white all the way through then go ahead and follow this. I prefer my pork blushing in the center. The USDA has recently lowered the recommended internal temperature for whole pork products to 145 degrees, so use your discretion. The photo below shows pork cooked to 145.
Enjoy!

Soy Lime Pork Tenderloin

2 Limes
2 Tablespoons wine or white vinegar
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon honey
2 Cloves garlic
½ Teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 ½ -2 lbs. Pork Tenderloin

Marinade
Cut limes in ½ and squeeze juice in a 2 cup measure. Add vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce and honey. Peel and mince garlic and add to measure. Add the red pepper flakes. Whisk the mixture to blend honey.
Place meat in self sealing plastic bag and pour the marinade over the meat. Scrape out any honey that clings to the measure. Seal and refrigerate a day ahead of time.

Grill
Heat gas grill on high. Cook 6 minutes and rotate the meat _ turn. Cook 6 minutes more and rotate _ turn so all sides are brown. Cook 8 – 10 minutes longer until internal temperature is 160°. Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.