Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Garlic and Lime

 

2

pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each)

4

cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2

tablespoons grated lime peel

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

2

teaspoons fresh lime juice

1/2

teaspoon honey

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut small, 1/4- to 1/2-inch-deep slits in top of each pork tenderloin. Insert garlic slices into slits.
• 2 In small bowl, mix lime peel, oil, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper until well blended.
• 3 When grill is heated, brush pork tenderloins with lime mixture. Place pork on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook 18 to 22 minutes, turning several times, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Cut pork into slices to serve.