Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apple Onion Jam Recipe

Do some prep for this grilled pork tenderloin recipe, and you’ll get a ton of huge flavor. Make the brine and cover your pork with it. Meanwhile, whip up the sweet and tangy apple onion jam. Season the tenderloin with Carraway Rub and then grill it up. Serve the loins with some warm apple onion jam for a haute take on a classic dinner that will really elevate your menu. 

Ingredients

Servings: 6 - 8 EACH

  AMOUNTMAIN INGREDIENTS 
1-1/2 QT.Pork Loin Brine (see sub recipe)
2 EA.Pork Tenderloin (about 1-1/2 LB.)
1 TBSP.Unsalted Butter, Softened
3 TBSP. + 1 TSP.Caraway Rub (see sub-recipe), Divided
2 CUPSApple Onion Jam (see sub-recipe)
Sub-Recipe Ingredients

Pork Brine  

Yield:  6-8 Servings

AMOUNTMAIN INGREDIENTS
1 QT. + 1 CUPApple Juice
1/2 CUPKosher Salt
1/4 CUP + 2 TBSP.Light Brown Sugar
2 TBSP.Coriander Seeds
4 EA.Small Bay Leaves
1 TBSP. + 1 TSP.Whole Black Peppercorns
2 TSP.Black Mustard Seeds
1/2 TSP.Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Apple Onion Jam

Yield:  6-8 Servings

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
1 TBSP.Canola Oil
2-1/2 CUPSYellow Onions, Finely Diced (about 2 medium onions)
3 CUPSTart Apples, Peeled and Finely Chopped (about 2 large apples)
3 TBSP.Sugar
2 TSP.Salt
2 TBSP.Apple Cider Vinegar
5 EA.Sprigs Thyme 
2 TSP.Mustard Seed

Caraway Rub

Yield:  6-8 Servings

AmountMAIN INGREDIENTS
3 TBSP.Kosher Salt
1 TBSP.Freshly Ground Pepper
1 TSP.Crushed Red Pepper
1 TBSP.Freshly Ground Caraway
1 TSP.Granulated Garlic
1/2 TSP.Granulated Onion
Directions

Step 1. Strain the brine and discard the solids. Place the pork loins in a lidded container and pour enough strained brine over to cover. Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Step 2. Combine the butter and 1 teaspoon caraway rub in a bowl.

Step 3. Remove the loins from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Discard the brine.

Step 4. Microwave the butter mixture for 30 seconds to melt and brush it on all sides of each loin.

Step 5. Dust each loin on all sides with 3 tablespoons caraway rub. Let the tenderloins sit for 30 minutes at room temperature 

Sub-Recipe Directions

Pork Brine: 

Step 1. In a large pot or lidded container, whisk apple juice, salt and brown sugar until dissolved.

Step 2. Stir in the remaining ingredients; cover and refrigerate 24 hours before using.

Apple Onion Jam

Step 1. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat oil and onions over medium heat. Sauté the onions until they begin to caramelize (about 7 minutes).

Step 2. Add all the remaining ingredients, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook 15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and mash easily with a fork.

Step 3. .Remove from the heat, uncover, and let the jam cool completely to room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.

Caraway Rub

Step 1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

 

Application Uses
MEAL

Lunch

Dinner

CUISINE

American

 

MAIN INGREDIENTS

Pork Tenderloin