I love a good marinade—one that works well with chicken, beef or pork. This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients and is a quick-fix mixture for an easy weeknight meal.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Sue’s Simple Marinade
3 cups soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Liquid Smoke
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 pork tenderloins
Combine all ingredients. Place pork tenderloins in a plastic bag. Pour marinade over tenderloins, reserving some for basting. Place bag in a dish and allow meat to marinate and temper for one hour on the countertop.
Heat outdoor grill to 350 degrees. Remove tenderloins from marinade, and discard liquid. Grill pork for 15 minutes, basting and turning so that all sides brown. Turn one side of grill off, and move tenderloins from direct heat. Cook and baste for an additional 15 minutes or so, continuing to turn meat as needed, maintaining 350 degree grill temperature. Remove tenderloins from grill and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
*Recipe can easily be halved to accommodate your specific needs. Marinate steak for 1-1 ½ hours, pork tenderloin for 1 hour, and chicken for 1 ½ (+) hours, or all depending upon your personal preference. This is a potent recipe, so don’t over-marinate. Marinating overnight is not recommended.
