Grilled Pork Tenderloin And Dried Cherry Salad Recipes

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Brush pork with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon thyme, chile powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill, flipping occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 145 degrees F, 14 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add cherries and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are softened, 3 to 6 minutes. Stir in wine and increase the heat to high; cook for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in basil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Slice the pork and stir any juices into the cherries. Serve the pork with the cherries. Garnish with more basil, if desired.

FRUITY GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small sauce pan, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, and jam over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Reserve 1/4 cup of sauce for basting the tenderloin while grilling. Combine remaining sauce with soda in a large plastic resealable bag; place meat in bag, and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Lightly oil preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook tenderloin for 15 to 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Remove meat from grill, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 1/4 inch thick medallions.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Warm 1 tablespoon oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 1 to 3 minutes or until.
• lightly browned. Drain on paper towels; reserve.
• Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add.
• tenderloin and cook until browned, about 9 minutes, turning as needed to brown evenly.
• Transfer skillet to oven. Cook until internal temperature of pork reaches 155°F, about 30-40 minutes. Transfer tenderloin to cutting board and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. Return skillet to stove top.
• Add broth, vinegar, and cherries to skillet on medium-high heat, scraping up browned bits with rubber spatula. Mash cherries with fork and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Lower heat to medium, add butter and brown sugar, and swirl pan until well incorporated.
• To serve, slice warm tenderloin on diagonal, top with sauce, and sprinkle on reserved shallots.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare a grill to medium-high heat. Combine 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup minced shallots, 4 tablespoons lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup shallots, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cherries, chile, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season salsa lightly with salt and pepper and set aside to let flavors to meld.
• Remove tenderloins from marinade and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Grill tenderloins, turning frequently, until a thermometer inserted into meat registers 145°F, about 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices and serve with salsa.