Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Zucchini and Oregano-Feta Butter

Categories: Pork- main dish

Ingredients

• 1 small pork tenderloin, trimmed
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup flavored feta cheese or regular feta
• 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped oregano
• 1/2 tsp. grated orange OR lemon zest, optional
• 2 to 4 small zucchini, halved lengthwise
• \1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions

1. Heat grill to medium heat.
2. Starting at the tapered end of the tenderloin, slice it on a slight diagonal 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. You should have 8 to 10 thin slices.
3. Press or gently pound the pieces out to about 1/4-inch thickness. They will look round, but not perfectly so.
4. Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
5. In a small bowl, combine the butter, feta, oregano, orange or lemon zest and season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
6. Brush the zucchini with oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Oil the grill grates. Grill the pork until lightly charred and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to serving platter, tent loosely with foil to keep them warm while cooking the zucchini.
8. Place the zucchini on the grill, cut side down, and grill about 3 minutes. Turn and grill another 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender.
9. Serve the pork with the zucchini, topping both with some butter.

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