Sunday, September 5, 2010

Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Buttery Grilled Corn

Sometimes a few ingredients is all you have, but it can also be all that you need. These quick and easy recipes only call for 3 ingredients each.
My three children have all developed their own quirky likes and dislikes, which can make it difficult to please everyone. Keeping it simple seems to be our best bet with this bunch, so this was a hit at my dinner table.
The pork tenderloin was indeed tender and the warm sweetness of the brown sugar mixed with the tangy, slightly spicy, Worcestershire sauce and smokiness from the grill was a welcomed combination summer and fall flavors. The corn was so amazing! I imagine I'll add butter and scallions to my corn all the time now!

Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Tenderloin
(serves 6-8)

Ingredients:

-1 package pork tenderloin
-4 tbl brown sugar
-1/2 c Worcestershire

1. Whisk together brown sugar & Worcestershire sauce. Reserve 1/2 of the mixture for serving over cooked pork.

2. Sprinkle pork with salt & pepper and grill over med-high heat, turning frequently, until internal temp reaches 150 degrees F, 20-25 min. Brush with remaining sauce mixture during last 5 minutes of cooking.

3. Serve sliced pork medallions with reserved sauce and a side dish (I recommend the Buttery Grilled Corn!).


Buttery Grilled Corn
(serves 4-5)

Ingredients:

- 4-6 ears of corn, shucked
-2 tbl butter
-1 stalk of scallions, sliced (chives would work beautifully too!)

1. Grill shucked corn over med-high heat until tender and slightly charred, 6-8 min.

2. Cut kernels off the cob and toss with butter and chopped scallions.

3. Serve with a smile & watch it disappear!

*I practically double this recipe because it goes fast and reheats well.

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