Blueberry-Rum Marinated Pork Tenderloin
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living
Serves 4 peopleCategories: 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
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To make the salsa: coarsely chop 2 cups blueberries.
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Stir together chopped blueberries, remaining 1 cup blueberries and the remaining ingredients.
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Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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To make the tenderloin: Process the first 7 ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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Pour mixture into a large zip-lock heavy-duty plastic bag; add in pork.
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Seal and chill at least 4 hours.
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Remove pork from the marinade and discard marinade.
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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.
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Let stand 10 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°.
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Cut pork into slices and serve over toasted bread.
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Top with Blueberry Salsa.