Grilled pork tenderloin with pear relish

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsPork tenderloin (sliced into steaks) or pork medallions
4Springs fresh rosemary leaves, crushed
3Springs fresh thyme leaves, crushed
2Cloves garlic, minced
1teaspoonBlack peppercorns, crushed
1cupDiced fresh Bartlett pear
1cupDiced fresh mango
1cupDiced fresh pineapple
1cupDiced fresh tomatoes
1teaspoonMinced garlic
¾cupThinly sliced green onion
2tablespoonsChopped fresh cilantro
½cupChopped macadamia nuts
½teaspoonFinely chopped jalapeno chili pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
¼cupGranulated sugar
¼cupWater
¾cupBalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsRum

Directions

MARINADE

PEAR RELISH

BALSAMIC RUM SYRUP

Marinade: Place the tenderloin in a shallow glass pan. Combine the above and mix well and pour over the meat. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

For the pear relish: Combine the above in a glass dish and mix well. Adjust seasonings to taste. Chill thoroughly.

For the balsamic rum syrup: Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan.

Heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Bring mixture to a boil; boil until reduced to ¼ cup. Add balsamic vinegar; reduce to 2/3s cup. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Keep warm.

To serve, drain the pork. Season with salt & pepper. Grill until medium-well done. Arrange on serving plates. Drizzle with balsamic rum syrup. Spoon generous servings of relish alongside. Makes 8 servings.

~ Recipe from: California Pear Advisory Board (Chef Alan Wong, Alan Wong's Restaurant, Honolulu, Hiwaii)

Posted to bbq-digest V5 #094

From: "Rund, Sharen" <RUNDSAB@...> Date: Thu, 10 Oct 1996 08:20:41 -0800