PORK TENDERLOIN W/ BALSAMIC MARINADE

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This is an incredibly tasty way prepare a pork tenderloin. I could not get over how delicious it was. Even my young kids like it. The amount of chili powder is deceiving, I thought it would be very spicy and it was not. Absolutely perfect for company! Serve with buttered noodles, baked apple sauce and you're good to go! Enjoy. NOTE: 6-8 hour marination time required

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2-2 lbs pork tenderloin (*can use a smaller tenderloin)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed & minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder (*adds heat, (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Trim and rinse pork as needed. Place in a ziplock bag or dish with a tight seal.
  • Whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour marinade over pork. Marinate in refrigerator at least 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  • Heat grill to medium high. Grill pork until center is pale pink, about *15-17 minutes or to desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes, slice & serve immediately.
  • NOTES:
  • May need to adjust cooking time +/- depending on the size & thickness or the tenderloin.
  • The chili powder does not add the heat you may expect. Not sure why, but it won't be spicy as one might anticipate.

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