Pork Tenderloin With Bourbon Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Kentucky bourbon
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder (or 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)

Preparation

  1. In blender or food processor, combine bourbon, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, mustard, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and oil; pulse until smooth.
  2. Place tenderloin and marinade in a food storage bag; refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Cook 4 inches from a hot charcoal fire for 15 to 25 minutes or until the pork has reached 165° internally and is no longer pink in the center.
  4. Baste occasionally while cooking. Slice in 1/2-inch thick slices to serve.

Source: The Spruce Eats – Pork Tenderloin With Bourbon Sauce