Grilled Marinated Pork With Jamaican Spices
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups chopped green onion
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper or
- 1 serrano chili
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 12-ounce pork tenderloins, cut in half crosswise
Combine all ingredients except pork in processor and puree until smooth paste forms. Spread mixture evenly over pork. Place in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish. Cover and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove pork from marinade. Grill pork until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 155°F, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer to cutting board and cut into 1-inch slices. Serve hot.