Marinated Pork Tenderloins
This recipe for grilled balsamic rosemary pork tenderloin is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal. The tenderloins are marinated in a tangy and herbaceous balsamic-rosemary mixture before being grilled to juicy perfection on the barbecue. With each bite, you'll savor the rich flavors of the marinade that have infused the tender pork, making it a delightful dish to enjoy with family and friends.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce
- 4 1/2 tsp. firmly packed golden brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 pork tenderloins, about 2 1/2 lb. total,
- trimmed
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- To make the balsamic-rosemary marinade, in a food processor, combine the vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar and pepper and pulse until blended. With the motor running, drop the rosemary and garlic through the feed tube and continue to process until fairly smooth. Place the tenderloins in a nonreactive dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and let stand at room temperature, turning occasionally, for up to 2 hours.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Grill the meat over the hottest part of a charcoal fire or directly over the heat elements of a gas grill. Turn the meat every 4 to 5 minutes and baste with the marinade for up to 5 minutes before the meat is done until cooked to your liking, about 20 minutes total for medium (slightly pink at the center and juicy).
- To test for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the tenderloins; it should register 140°F. The temperature will rise another 5° to 10°F while the meat is resting.
- Transfer the tenderloins to a carving board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Carve into slices across the grain and at an angle to the cutting board. Season with salt. Serve the tenderloins hot, warm or at room temperature. Serves 4 to 6.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, <i>Essentials of Grilling</i>, by Denis Kelly, Melanie Barnard, Barbara Grunes &amp; Michael McLaughlin (Oxmoor House, 2003).
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