Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Michigan Cherry Glaze
Let's get grilling
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In a large bowl, combine the marinade ingredients and mix well. Place the tenderloins in a resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
2
Build a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the grill, leaving the other side void. When the cooker reaches 250°F, place the tenderloins on the void side of the grill and close the lid. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, turning once.
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Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Use a small pastry brush to paint the tenderloins with the glaze. Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the tenderloins is 155° to 160°F. Let the tenderloins rest under tinfoil for 10 minutes on a cutting board, slice into medallions, and serve.
4
The mild fruitiness of the apple is just the right partner for the cherry glaze.
Cooking for 6 people
Ingredients
Glaze
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distilled vinegar
0.5 tbsp.
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Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp.
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water
1.5 tsp.
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pure maple syrup
1 tbsp.
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Michigan cherry preserves
6 oz.
Marinade
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minced garlic
0.5 tsp.
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salt
0.5 tsp.
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cherry cola
0.25 cup
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dark brown sugar
0.25 cup
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soy sauce
0.25 cup
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ground black pepper
1 tsp.
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minced onion
1 tsp.
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olive oil
3 tbsp.
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whole pork tenderloins (1½ to 3 lb. total)
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Meals & Dishes: DinnerMain Ingredient: PorkGrillmaster: Chris Lilly
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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