Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Raisins and Green Peppercorns

Provided by Star Chefs

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  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Ready in: 30 mins
  • Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 12 juniper berries, crushed
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice and zest of 1 orange
  • clove Pinch ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 tablespoon wildflower honey
  • 2 pound pork tenderloin, well trimmed
  • 4 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 3 shallots, julienned
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins, softened in warm water
  • 1 cup rich demi-glace
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 tablespoon green peppercorns in brine, drained well
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper

Cooking Instructions

METHOD:

In a casserole dish, combine the olive oil, juniper berries, garlic, scallions, lemon and orange juices and zests, clove, cumin and honey. Add pork. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).

Preheat the grill.

Heat 2 Tablespoons butter in a skillet over high heat. Add the Shallots, cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and vinegar, reduce by 2/3. Add the raisins and demi-glace, reduce heat to medium, cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the rosemary and peppercorns. Whisk in 2 Tablespoons butter, season with salt and pepper. Reserve and keep warm.

Make sure meat is at room temperature before grilling. Grill over high heat, charring well and cooking to medium or slightly more. Top slices of pork with the sauce.

Round Out the Meal:

With sauteed Swiss chard and sweet leeks.

Kid Friendly:

This is kid friendly!

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