Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cointreau and
Ginger
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cointreau or other orange liqueur
3 tablespoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup beef broth
Place tenderloin in plastic ziplock bag. Put next eight ingredients
in food processor or blender, process until smooth. Add to plastic
bag with pork. Rub to coat pork well. Chill for several hours.
Remove pork from bag, reserving marinade. Preheat charcoal grill.
Grill pork over medium hot coals to an internal
temperature of 150 degrees F., about 20 minutes.
Baste frequently with marinade. Remove from
grill. Cover, keep warm and let rest for 15 minutes.
Reserve all juices. Combine beef broth with 1/2
cup reserved marinade. Heat to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes. Add pork
juices. Simmer for a few minutes. Slice tenderloin. Arrange on
plates. Pour warm sauce over slices.
Garnish with cilantro and orange slices, if
desired.
Servings: 6
Minutes of prep time: 15
Minutes of cook time: 20
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 269
Grams of fat: 13
mg. Cholesterol: 67
mg. Sodium: 468 |