Saucy Grilled Pork

Until about a year ago I thought that cooking pork on the grill was weird, but after trying a few recipes suggested by some friends I quickly changed my mind.  This recipe could be done with pork chops but I think that pork tenderloin is much more likely to be tender and juicy.  This recipe was adapted from one that I made a long time ago that used most of these ingredients to create a rub for a whole pork tenderloin.  I decided to turn it into a marinade and slice into pieces for less cook time.  I made the entire meal on the grill which made for a super easy clean up!  I made green beans and potatoes in foil packs- no additional pots and pans!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Pork Tenderloin cut into Medallion pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 Cup Catilina Dressing
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/8 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil

Serves 4

In a small bowl combine all ingredients except pork and mix well.

Take each piece of pork and give it a gentle pound with your fist to slightly flatten it.  Pour marinade mixture over pork and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

 Preheat grill.  Sear each side of the meat.  Then grill until desired internal temp.  Mine took about 5 mins on each side. 

Coriander and Cumin Grilled Pork Medallions

I have decided that I am going to grill more.  I don't mean eat food that was cooked on the grill more often I mean I MYSELF will actually use the grill more often.  I usually pass the job off to someone else like my husband or even my mother-in-law.  Grilling can't be that hard right?!?  Now if someone just teach me how to start it, I will be good to go!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 1.5 lb Pork Tenderloin
• 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper

Serves 6

Cut pork tenderloin in medallion like pieces about 3/4" thick.  In a small bowl combine all ingredients except pork in a small bowl.

  Next, brush mixture on pork pieces.  Let sit for about 15 minutes.

  Grill to internal temperature of at least 145 degrees.

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Classic Pork Tenderloin with finishing sauce

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We were supposed to go to the local high school football game this evening, but it looks like it is going to rain so we are going to be stuck inside tonight.  I guess I will make dinner... I thought I had the night off:) What do I have to work with.... a pork tenderloin... fresh green beans... and potatoes. I can do this!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb Pork Tenderloin
• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/3 Cup Soy Sauce
• 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon of Butter
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2/3 Cup of Chicken Broth

Serves 6

To make the marinade whisk together Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, Worcestershire Sauce, Soy Sauce, dry mustard, and pepper.  Reserve a 1/2 cup of the marinade for sauce.  Pour marinade over pork and place in the fridge for about 3 hours

Preheat oven to 350.  Place pork tenderloin in Cast Iron Dutch Oven (link for the one I use) or other stove to oven safe pan.  Sear on all sides.  Leave tenderloin in Dutch Oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.  Remove from oven.  Place pork on platter and cover with foil.  Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.  Place Dutch Oven back on the stove.  Add the reserved 1/2 of marinade and 1/3 cup of chicken broth.   The marinade and the pork juices and bits will form the sauce for the pork.  Whisk 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in the remaining 1/3 cup of chicken broth.  Add that along with 1 tablespoon of butter to mixture in Dutch Oven.  Bring mixture back to a boil stirring throughout.  Slice pork and drizzle sauce on top.  

I served this with Lawry's Potato Squares and Oven Roasted Green Beans

Grilled Bourbon Pork Medallions

If you follow us on Facebook, you'd know that the two magical moms are getting together this week for Spring Break! I (Sherrie) am taking my girls on the train from Cincinnati to Northern Virginia to stay with the Lewis's for the week. We've already been to Mount Vernon and then Tracy and I came up with a few new recipe ideas we wanted to try and hit the grocery store! Although it is Spring Break, it is still pretty cold here. But today looked like the nicest day weather-wise, and as we were driving home from Mount Vernon it was quite sunny. So we figured today would be a great day to try something new on the grill.

We've already featured an amazing steak recipe, so we figured we'd do pork medallions. And we got our inspiration for the marinade from the drinks Tracy and I have been drinking since last night!

Ingredients:

• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup worchestershire
• 2 tablespoon bourbon
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2-2 1/2 lbs of pork tenderloin

In a bowl whisk together all ingredients except pork.

Cut the pork into inch and a half thick medallions.   Place pork in zip lock bag and pour marinade over. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cook on the grill about 5 minutes each side or until meat is thoroughly cooked.

We served this with Rosemary Chive Grilled Potatoes and Green Waldorf Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing.

This recipe was featured on our Appetizing April Menu. Check out the entire April menu for a variety of dinner ideas!

Honey I ate the Pork

Pork tenderloin is my all time favorite meat to cook. You can do just about anything with it. This recipe is simple and includes some other of my favorites- honey and butter! I like to serve with rice pilaf (see previous post with recipe for Better than Rice-a-Roni Rice Pilaf) and a salad.

Ingredients:

• - 1 lb. pork tenderloin
• -Cajun seasoning
• - 1/2 stick butter
• -2 tbsp. Honey

Directions:

1. Rub pork with Cajun seasoning at least 30 min before cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Melt butter in large, ovenproof pan. Add honey and heat over medium heat.
3. Brown pork in the honey/butter mixture for 5 minutes on each side.
4. Put ovenproof pan with the pork in the oven and cook for 20-30 minutes until pork is done.

It is so tender and juicy and just delicious. Yum!

This recipe was featured in Two Magical Moms March Menu Madness.  Check out the entire menu and try out some of our other YUMMY recipes!