Jodie's Bourbon-Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Absolutely the best pork tenderloin recipe I have tried. It melts in your mouth.
Absolutely the best pork tenderloin recipe I have tried. It melts in your mouth.
- Carbohydrate 19.2135875 g
- Cholesterol 122.847933541667 mg
- Fat 16.1390102754167 g
- Fiber 1.05850833555063 g
- Protein 40.5089835020833 g
- Saturated Fat 3.01858145404167 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (261g)
- Sodium 718.0311385 mg
- Sugar 18.1550791644494 g
- Trans Fat 1.231597266 g
- Calories 431 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine soy sauce and next 9 ingredients in large zip-lock bag.
- Add pork, seal and chill at least 12 hours (or overnight).
- Remove pork, and discard marinade.
- Grill to desired temperature.
When kitchen counter space is strictly limited, a single heavy-duty zipper bag acts as both vessel and marinade zone, eliminating extra bowls. Pork tenderloin contains very little intramuscular fat, meaning it dries out quickly under high heat. The high sodium content in the three-quarter cup of soy sauce draws moisture into the meat initially through osmosis, while the alcohol acts as a flavor carrier for fat-soluble aromatics like garlic and ginger.
Managing the Marinade and Grill
Submerge the meat for a minimum of twelve hours to allow the acidic components to adequately relax the muscle fibers. Discard the spent liquid entirely to prevent cross-contamination. Cook over medium-high direct heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest section registers 145 degrees Fahrenheit, then rest the meat for ten minutes before slicing. For meal planning, raw pork can sit in this liquid inside the freezer for up to three months; thaw it completely in the refrigerator before applying heat.
- If canola oil runs out, neutral grapeseed oil substitutes at a precise one-to-one ratio without altering the smoke point.
- Sub-zero storage demands double-bagging to prevent freezer burn from the high water content in the soy sauce.
- Thin spots on the tenderloin cook faster, so tuck the tapered end underneath to promote even internal temperatures.
