FIG AND CHILE-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

FIG AND CHILE-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fig preserves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
Fresh chives, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)

Steps:

Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Combine preserves, vinegar, chile paste, soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring with a whisk. Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (season well). Place pork on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 18 minutes or until thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink), turning occasionally and basting frequently with fig mixture, being careful to not allow the glaze to burn. Garnish with fresh chives, if desired