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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is briefly brined, rubbed with spices, grilled until tender, and finished with a fresh herb sauce.

Typical price

$2.98for 4 servings

$0.74 per serving$2.98 for 4

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersGrillSummer grillingSummer

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical0.65 lb$1.56Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical2 oz$0.08Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical0.75$1.12Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical0.25$0.26Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical1.5$0.90Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical0.15 lb$0.54Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.46

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg pork tenderloins
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 4 cups warm water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 tbsp each paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp each onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup packed cilantro
  • 1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 1/2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 jalapenos
  • 1 shallot
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Steps

  1. Stir kosher salt, warm water, vinegar, and brown sugar in a large bowl, add ice, and chill the pork in the brine for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat the grill to 400 F and mix paprika, salt, onion powder, pepper, and olive oil into a spice paste.
  3. Remove the pork from the brine, pat it dry, and coat it with the spice paste.
  4. Grill the tenderloin for 8 to 10 minutes per side until the center reaches 145 F.
  5. Stir cilantro, parsley, garlic, jalapeno, shallot, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, oregano, salt, and pepper into a sauce.
  6. Rest the pork for 4 minutes, then slice it and spoon the herb sauce over it.

Swaps

  • Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices

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