Pork tenderloin with garlic and lemon ( Lombo de Porco com Alho e Limão ) is a classic Portuguese dish. This tenderloin is marinated with garlic, lemon juice, and spices before being slow-cooked, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. A favorite at family meals, it's often served with roasted potatoes and a green salad. I really enjoy lemon-marinated meats, but you also have to like garlic, otherwise, this might not be for you. Or perhaps you should try Senegalese Chicken Yassa —it's amazing! This naturally gluten-free is easy to prepare and will bring wonderful Mediterranean flavors to your meal. Discover how to make this Portuguese specialty at home with a simple and accessible recipe!

Pork tenderloin with garlic and lemon, a Portuguese classic

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 40 minutes Rest time 2 hrs Total time 2 hrs 50 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Special regime:

Naturally gluten-free

Cooking method: Ninja Foodi, Traditional

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pork tenderloin (approximately 600g)

• 4 cloves of minced garlic

• 2 lemons ( juice only

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.
2. Add the tenderloin and massage it with the marinade. Place the bay leaves on top and let it marinate for at least 2 hours (ideally overnight in the refrigerator).
   
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
4. Place the filet mignon in an ovenproof dish with the marinade.
5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, basting regularly with the cooking juices.
6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

7. Serve with roast potatoes, Portuguese rice , vegetables or a green salad.

1. Cooking at the Ninja Foodi

   In my Ninja 14 in 1, I cooked the marinated filet mignon in Steam/Air Fry mode, 180 degrees, 25 minutes, with a glass of water in the bowl. 

Keywords: lombo de porco com alho e limão, Portuguese pork tenderloin, traditional Portuguese recipe, lemon pork, gluten-free Portuguese cuisine, easy Portuguese dish, Portuguese roast pork, gluten-free pork recipe, lemon marinade, Mediterranean cuisine.

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