Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin



Don't let the title scare you - this pork doesn't taste spicy hot - but it does have a lot of spices!



Start by combining all the spices in a small bowl. First, the brown sugar, salt, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder and ground mustard,



then the cumin and oregano,



allspice and pepper. Stir it up well to blend. Place the pork in a shallow dish and then rub the spice mixture over the pork.



Cover the meat and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. When ready to grill, first make the sauce; in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, chili powder



and cola. (it's ok to use diet coke!)



Grill the pork, covered, over indirect heat for 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160. Baste occasionally with the sauce. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

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Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin

2 Tbsp. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)

Sauce:
1/2 cup cola
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. chili powder

Combine the first 10 ingredients; rub over pork. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Grill pork, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160, basting occasionally with the sauce. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serves 4

3 comments:

  1. I have a loin in the freezer - but wasn't sure how to grill it. You make it sound so easy!

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  2. we're always looking for new ways to season our pork loins! Thanks for sharing!

    jen @ messhalltobistro.blogspot.com

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  3. Sunday dinner I am thinking!!! I love pork and this just looks so mouthwatering. I think I will have to make a whole menu out of Tasty Tuesday, this is just too tempting.

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