We had some great friends over for dinner the week we were trying to get ready for a bunch of dogsitters, so I was in need of a low stress meal that could be made on the grill. I wanted to aim a little higher than burgers and dogs, so I picked up a pork tenderloin at the farm. I was going to make a bourbon marinade someone suggested, but failed to note that it was supposed to marinate for 12 hours prior to grilling. With two hours to go before they arrived for dinner, I had to improvise. It turned out pretty good, but probably could have done with a longer marinade. I served this with a variation of the veggies in foil, some corn on the cob, and tomatoes with basil and olive oil. We ended the night with some vanilla ice cream with fresh peaches and then I soundly beat the pants off of everyone at 500 Rummy. (Are you practicing, KT?)
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
1 tenderloin (around 1.5 lbs)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tblsp chopped garlic
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp oregano
salt and pepper
Put all ingredients in a ziploc bag and squish around to make sure the tenderloin is well coated. Let rest in the stove for at least 2 hours. Heat grill to high. Sear pork over high heat, then reduce to medium low. Cook for 15-20 minutes and then check internal temperature. Pull pork from grill at 155 and let rest. Temperature should reach 160 while resting. Slice and serve.
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This pork was delicious! As far as practicing... if my role in Rummy 500 is to lose in epic fashion while entertaining the table with snarky comments, I really think I've already attained perfection. And if I'm going to try to win... I'm not sure I need to practice so much as make sure that you aren't playing! :) Thanks again for a great dinner!
It's really funny that I'm the person to beat when playing with you guys. In my family, I almost never win.
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