Big Green Egg Mojo Pork Tenderloin
The BBQ Buddha
This recipe for Mojo Pork Tenderloin is one of Roy Choi's best. Modified to use Pork Tenderloin and get cooked on a Big Green Egg this recipe is a keeper!
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
3/4 c olive oil 1 c lightly packed cilantro finely chopped 1 Tbls finely grated orange zest 3/4 c fresh orange juice 1/2 c fresh lime juice 1/4 c lightly packed mint leaves finely chopped 8 garlic cloves minced 1 Tbls minced oregano 2 Tsp ground cumin Kosher salt Pepper 3 Lbs Pork Tenderloin
Trim the silver skin form the pork tenderloin
Mix all the ingredients together to form the Mojo marinade
Add the marinade and the tenderloin to a large Ziploc bag and put in fridge overnight
Preheat the BGE to 400°
Pull the tenderloin from the marinade and let come up to room temperature
Place the tenderloin on a raised grid using direct heat
cook for 5 minutes per side turning the tenderloin 1/4 each 5 minutes to cook evenly
After 20 minutes (or when the pork measures 140°) pull the pork from the BGE
Let rest for 10 minutes
Slice and service