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 Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Ginger Sauce

 

A combination of sweet and spicy flavor complements this pork tenderloin...
 

 

 

SPICE RUB:

 

1½ Tbs 

 

curry powder

 

1½ Tbs 

 

ground cumin

 

1 Tbs 

 

ground ginger

 

1 tsp 

 

salt

 

1 tsp 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

½ tsp 

 

cayenne pepper
 

 

 

 

PORK:

 

Two 16oz. 

 

pork tenderloins

 

 

 

olive oil
 

 

 

 

APRICOT GINGER SAUCE:

 

20 California 

 

dried apricots

 

11 oz 

 

can apricot nectar

 

¾ cup 

 

granulated sugar

 

½ cup 

 

white vinegar

 

½ cup 

 

water

 

1½ Tbs 

 

minced fresh ginger

 

1½ tsp 

 

Asian chili sauce

 

 

1

Combine Spice Rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

2

Prepare grill for indirect medium heat. Brush tenderloins with olive oil and pat approximately 2 T. of the rub over the surface of each. Arrange tenderloins on grill rack and close the lid.

3

Grill, turning occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until meat thermometer registers 145°. Remove tenderloins to a platter and tent with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes. Slice tenderloins and arrange on a serving platter.

4

To prepare sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan and mix well. Bring just to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Process the sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.

5

Drizzle sauce over slices of tenderloin and serve warm.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Cooking Tips

*Avoid using Turkish dried apricots in this recipe, as they lack flavor.

 

 

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