Blueberry-Rum Marinated Pork Tenderloin

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Blueberries, Grill, Main Dish, Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 3/4 cup rum
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 (16 ounce) package pork tenderloins
  • French bread, slices toasted
  • Blueberry Salsa:
  • 3 cups fresh blueberries, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. To make the salsa: coarsely chop 2 cups blueberries.

  2. Stir together chopped blueberries, remaining 1 cup blueberries and the remaining ingredients.

  3. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

  4. To make the tenderloin: Process the first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

  5. Pour mixture into a large zip-lock heavy-duty plastic bag; add in pork.

  6. Seal and chill at least 4 hours.

  7. Remove pork from the marinade and discard marinade.

  8. Grill pork, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300-350°) 11-13 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reads 155°. Remove from grill; loosely cover pork with foil.

  9. Let stand 10 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°.

  10. Cut pork into slices and serve over toasted bread.

  11. Top with Blueberry Salsa.

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