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Blackberry Jalapeno Glazed Pork Tenderloin
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Blackberry Jalapeno Glazed Pork Tenderloin

I can’t get over just how good this pork tenderloin was. The brine made the meat tender and juicy. And the blackberry jalapeno glaze was out of this world. Not hot, just a nice berry flavor.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword grilled, spicy, tenderloin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 167kcal

Ingredients

For the brine

For the pork

For the blackberry jalapeno glaze

  • 2 jalapenos
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chopped
  • ½ cup blackberry preserves seedless
  • 1 ¼ cups Merlot wine divided
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Place the salt and warm water into a large resealable baggie and shake to dissolve the salt.
  • Add the vinegar, pepper flakes, brown sugar, and ice. Shake to combine.
  • Add pork, seal, and place baggie into a large bowl.
  • Let pork brine for 15-20 minutes, but no longer.
  • Remove from liquid and pat dry with a towel.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Brush the pork with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add pork to grill. Brown on all sides over direct heat then move to indirect heat.
  • Cook until pork temperature reaches 135 F.
  • Brush with blackberry glaze on all sides and continue cooking until temperature reaches 145-150 F.
  • Remove pork and cover in foil for 10 minutes.
  • Slice and serve topped with remaining glaze.

For the glaze

  • Roast the jalapenos on your grill. Remove stems and chop the peppers.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add garlic and jalapenos and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add the preserves and 1 cup of the wine. Whisk to combine well.
  • Bring to a slow boil and continue boiling until reduced by half, stirring often.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of wine and the cornstarch. Slowly pour into the saucepan while stirring.
  • Cook another 5 minutes then reduce heat and keep warm until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 3911mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg