bourbon molasses-glazed grilled pork tenderloin
I love to cook tenderloins. They are all meat and so tender and good. Marinating them in bourbon, molasses, and coffee just makes them better.
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We love pork tenderloin because it's an easy weeknight meal. The hardest thing about this recipe is waiting for the pork to marinate in a mixture of coffee, bourbon, vinegar, and other goodies. Once grilled, the pork is delicious with a tangy and sweet flavor. We grilled the pork tenderloins on both a gas and charcoal grill. Both were super tender, but we thought the charcoal was slightly tastier.
prep time
2 Hr
cook time
30 Min
method
Grill
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - 1 pounds pork tenderloins
- 1/4 cup strong black coffee, cold or room temperature
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 3 tablespoons dark molasses
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
How To Make bourbon molasses-glazed grilled pork tenderloin
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Step 1Rinse the tenderloins, pat them dry, and trim off the silver skin and any excess fat.
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Step 2Place them in a shallow container or large resealable bag. Set aside.
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Step 3In a small bowl, whisk together the coffee, bourbon, molasses, vinegar, olive oil, and thyme. Pour the marinade over the pork, and turn to coat on all sides. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. (Turn the pork a few times to evenly distribute the marinade.)
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Step 4When you’re ready to cook the pork, prepare a hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill, and let the coals turn to gray ash with a slight red glow. Keep the coals on one side of the grill to create areas of direct and indirect heat. (If using a gas grill, heat just one side on medium.)
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Step 5Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Season pork with salt and pepper.
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Step 6Boil marinade for 5 minutes before using to baste pork tenderloin.
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Step 7Place the pork on the hot grill directly over the coals, and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes.
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Step 8Baste with the reserved marinade and turn three or four times to avoid charring.
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Step 9Move the pork away from the coals, close the grill or cover the pork with foil, and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until an internal thermometer inserted in the tenderloin reads 145-degrees for medium or 160-degrees for medium-well.
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Step 10Remove the pork from the grill, and transfer to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice the pork into small medallions (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick), sprinkle with a little salt (if you like) and serve warm.
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