Asian Spiced Pork Tenderloins
Courtesy of National Pork Board 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time • Fresh baby spinach, sliced mushrooms and grilled peaches. Drizzle with Apricot Sauce.| Ingredients |
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| 2 -12-oz. pork tenderloins |
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| Asian rub: |
| 1 Tbsp. packed dark brown sugar |
| 1 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1 tsp. Chinese five spice |
| 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper |
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| Easy Apricot Sauce: |
| 2/3 c. apricot preserves |
| 1/4 c. seasoned rice vinegar |
| 1/4 tsp. soy sauce |
Directions:
1. Prepare easy apricot sauce: Combine apricot preserves, seasoned rice vinegar, and soy sauce in small saucepan. Bring to boil; remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Makes about 3/4 c.
2. To make the rub: combine brown sugar, salt, Chinese five-spice and pepper in small bowl.
3. Sprinkle and rub mixture evenly on surfaces of pork tenderloins.
4. Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill. Grill tenderloins, uncovered, over direct heat for 15-20 min. or until internal temperature reaches 145°F, turning tenderloins over halfway through cooking.
5. Transfer pork to cutting board. Loosely cover with foil. Let rest for 5 min.
6. To serve, cut pork tenderloins into 1/2-in.-thick slices and serve with sauce.
* By Chef Jack McDavid of Jack's Firehouse in Philadelphia, Pa.
* Nutritional information does not include suggested side dishes
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:
www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 240; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Total Carbs: 28g; Fiber: 0g; Protein: 23g; Sodium: 850mg;