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Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce

This quick to make pork tenderloin recipe is perfect for days when you want to spend less time making dinner and more time enjoying life. Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce is a sweet and savory entrée with a fiery kick and is ready…

  • Prep5 minutes
  • Total5 minutes
  • Serves4
  • Calories291 kcal
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Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce

This quick to make pork tenderloin recipe is perfect for days when you want to spend less time making dinner and more time enjoying life. Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce is a sweet and savory entrée with a fiery kick and is ready in about 20 minutes.

Grilled pork tenderloin with a spicy chipotle honey orange sauce.

Hello friends! When the weather is warm and sunny, I spend my time outdoors and not in the kitchen. Getting in and out of the kitchen quickly while preparing a dinner that is memorable is one of my goals.

I'm sharing my recipe for a super easy chipotle honey orange sauce for pork tenderloin medallions. It's perfect for those you love their dinner with a fiery kick with just a touch of sweetness.

ingredients

  • pork tenderloin ~ my favorite cut of pork!
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • barbecue seasoning
  • chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ~ these really pack a spicy wallop!
  • honey
  • orange juice
  • Dijon mustard
  • orange

what are chipotle peppers in adobo sauce?

The recipe features canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce which is the fiery ingredient in the sauce. The peppers are dried and smoked jalapenos. And the sauce is a little sweet and a little tangy. Put them together and they add a spicy smokey goodness to any recipe.

The men in our family love hot and spicy food. These peppers, even in a small amount, get their attention.

As a little goes a long way with the peppers, refrigerate any extras can be up to 2 months or freeze in a resealable plastic bag indefinitely.

Slice of grilled pork tenderloin with orange wedges.

tips for cooking pork tenderloin so it doesn't dry out

  • After seasoning the pork tenderloin, set it aside while you get the grill ready ~ about 20 minutes. It's best to grill meat that is closer to room temperature. That way, it will cook more evenly.
  • Make sure the grill is good and hot before adding the pork tenderloin. A hot grill ensures that the meat will not stick to the grill grate.
  • Allow the pork tenderloin to grill about 3 to 4 minutes per side. As tenderloins are typically uneven in thickness, the timing of cooking each side can vary.
  • Use a digital thermometer to check when the pork is done. The internal temperature should be about 140 to 145 degrees F at the thickest part of the meat. Remove the pork from the grill and cover with foil.
  • The sauce comes together quickly. Keep an eye on it as it boils so it does not overflow. That would be a sticky mess on your stove top.
Tenderloin with a sweet and spicy chipotle, honey and orange drizzle and orange segments.

just one more thing

If you make this easy dinner recipe for pork with for a sweet and fiery chipotle sauce, I'd love hearing from you all.

A grilled, glazed and sliced pork tenderloin.

This post was originally published in May 2012. Updates in June 2020 include photos, ingredient list, cooking tips and a video.

Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce

Pork with Chipotle Honey Orange Sauce is a sweet and savory entrée with a fiery kick.

Equipment

  • grill pan
  • Weber grill

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 ½ pounds)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • barbecue seasoning
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 orange (cut in wedges)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat grill pan or grill to medium high heat.

  2. 2

    Brush the pork tenderloins with olive oil and sprinkle with the barbecue seasoning.

  3. 3

    Grill for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. You want the pork to just be cooked and still have a slight pink tint inside. Check the internal temperature of the pork with a digital thermometer. It should be about 140 to 145 degrees F. Remove from grill and tent with foil to keep warm.

  4. 4

    In a small sauce pan over medium heat add the chopped chipotle pepper, honey, orange juice, and mustard and bring to a boil. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Slice the pork tenderloin into 1 inch thick medallions. Place on a serving platter and drizzle with sauce. Serve with orange wedges.

Notes

  • After seasoning the pork tenderloin, set it aside while you get the grill ready ~ about 20 minutes. It's best to grill meat that is closer to room temperature. That way, it will cook more evenly.
  • Make sure the grill is good and hot before adding the pork tenderloin. A hot grill ensures that the meat will not stick to the grill grate.
  • Allow the pork tenderloin to grill about 3 to 4 minutes per side. As tenderloins are typically uneven in thickness, the timing of cooking each side can vary.
  • Use a digital thermometer to check when the pork is done. The internal temperature should be about 140 to 145 degrees F at the thickest part of the meat. Remove the pork from the grill and cover with foil.
  • The sauce comes together quickly. Keep an eye on it as it boils so it does not overflow. That would be a sticky mess on your stove top.

Nutrition

  • Serving1 /4 of recipe
  • Calories291 kcal
  • Carbohydrates20 g
  • Protein31.2 g
  • Fat9.8 g
  • Saturated Fat2.8 g
  • Cholesterol99 mg
  • Sodium144 mg
  • Fiber1.4 g
  • Sugar18.4 g

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