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Pork Tenderloin in Peach Marinade
You'll Need
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1½ lb each)
- 3 fresh peaches, pitted and halved (skins on)
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
Prep and Cook
- In a food processor or blender, combine peaches, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, salt and pepper and blend until pureed.
- Add fresh thyme and transfer marinade to a shallow dish or resealable bag.
- Let pork sit in the marinade for a minimum of two hours and up to 12 hours, turning occasionally.
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees.
- Place tenderloin on the grill and cook, turning once, basting with leftover marinade, until pork is cooked to medium (or slightly pink).
- Remove pork from the grill and tent with foil until ready to serve.
- Slice pork on the diagonal and serve with a Grilled Peach and Yellow Tomato Salad
Grilled Peach and Yellow Tomato Salad
You'll Need
- 1 Tbsp shallot, minced
- 2 Tbsp white balsamic or tarragon vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 peaches, pitted and halved
- 1 red onion, quartered
- Olive oil
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 3 small yellow tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup feta or goat cheese, crumbled
Prep and Cook
- Combine shallot, vinegar, mustard and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Slowly add olive oil in a steady stream, whisking continually.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss peach halves and red onions with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place peach halves cut side down and onions on greased grill and cook at medium-high heat, turning once, until lightly browned.
- Combine greens, tomatoes, peaches and onions in a large bowl.
- Toss with dressing and feta cheese.
Good to know: Peaches grilled on the barbecue have the most intense flavour because the heat caramelizes their natural sugars.
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