Cointreau is a colorless, orange-flavored
French liqueur. Serve this tenderloin with wild rice and sauteed
green beans.
Grilled Pork
Tenderloin with Cointreau and Ginger
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cointreau or other orange liqueur
3 tablespoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup beef broth
- Place tenderloin in plastic
self-sealing bag. Put next eight ingredients in food processor
or blender, process until smooth. Add to plastic bag with pork.
Rub to coat pork well. Chill for several hours. Remove pork from
bag, reserving marinade.
- Grill pork over medium
hot coals to an internal temperature of 150 degrees F., about
20 minutes. Baste frequently with marinade. Remove from grill.
Cover, keep warm and let rest for 15 minutes. Reserve all juices.
Combine beef broth with 1/2 cup reserved marinade. Heat to a
boil. Simmer 5 minutes. Add pork juices. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Slice tenderloin. Arrange
on plates. Pour warm sauce over slices. Garnish with cilantro
and orange slices, if desired.
Serves 6.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 269 calories
Protein 25 grams
Fat 13 grams
Sodium 468 milligrams
Cholesterol 67 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork, The Other White Meat.