Blackberry Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- 2 (14 ounce) pork tenderloin
- 2 12 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons rosemary
- 4 tablespoons thyme
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 23 cup water
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 14 cup water, cold
- 23 cup blackberry liqueur
- To marinate the meat:.
- Place the tenderloins in a glass dish or ziplock bag.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat bring 2 cups berries, rosemary, thyme, vinegar, water, salt and pepper to a boil.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Pour the liquid over the tenderloins, cover and store in the fridge from 8 hours to overnight.
- Turn the tenderloins occasionally if in a glass pan to ensure even marinating.
- To grill:.
- Heat the grill to medium high.
- Drain the tenderloins and reserve the marinade.
- Grill the tenderloins on all sides, turning with tongs until cooked through which will be about 25-30 minutes depending on your grill.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Making the sauce:.
- Strain the marinade through a fine strainer and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid.
- In a medium skillet, over high heat, bring the liquid to a boil.
- Add garlic and continue to cook until the liquid is reduced, about 1/4 cup.
- Dissolve cornstarch in the cold water and stir into the reduced liquid.
- Add blackberry liqueur and cook, stirring occasionally until it is smooth, glossy and thick, about 2 minutes.
- Toss in the remaining 1/2 cup fresh berries.
- To serve:.
- Thinly slice the tenderloins, drizzle meat with 1-2 tablespoons of sauce for each plate.
- Garnish with additional berries if you want.
- Nutritional info: 163 calories per serving, 5.6 g of total fat, 54.6 g cholesterol, 178 g sodium, 1.9g fiber, 21.9 g protein.
pork tenderloin, fresh blackberries, rosemary, thyme, white wine vinegar, water, salt, black pepper, garlic, cornstarch, water, blackberry liqueur
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blackberry-grilled-pork-tenderloin-154577 (may not work)