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Quick Pork Tenderloin Medallions
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Lawn Ranger
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As someone remarked about the desire to see more detailed posts regarding time, technique, etc.,....I had some time on my hands last night and attempted to do just that.
I like to cut pork tenderloins into approx. 1 1/2 thick slabs because I better success with the similar sized pieces cooking more evenly . Regarding the membrane, please note that these guys should be treated just like ribs by removing as much of it as possible.
I didn't have time to marinate, so I just massaged in a little Worchestershire and EVOO, and seasoned with some of ChefWil's Grilla Shaker.
I'm just learning the nuances of my new Small, so thought I'd throw them on it. I cooked at regular grid height at approx. 300. Be sure to keep your Thermapen handy, as these guys don't take long and you need to be checking very soon after the first flip.
I basically seared one side and flipped after a couple of minutes. These actually got a bit ahead of me...I probably should have been doing them on the short GrateMates... However, they were pulled between 142 and 150, so they were still very moist.
Mama was feeling generous and actually fried the taters rather than baking them. No, that is not Thousand Island... it is a Creamy Balsamic with Bleu Cheese and Roasted Pecans (impressed, aren't you?).
Guess what's in my lunch today?
Good weekend to all.
Mike
I like to cut pork tenderloins into approx. 1 1/2 thick slabs because I better success with the similar sized pieces cooking more evenly . Regarding the membrane, please note that these guys should be treated just like ribs by removing as much of it as possible.
I didn't have time to marinate, so I just massaged in a little Worchestershire and EVOO, and seasoned with some of ChefWil's Grilla Shaker.
I'm just learning the nuances of my new Small, so thought I'd throw them on it. I cooked at regular grid height at approx. 300. Be sure to keep your Thermapen handy, as these guys don't take long and you need to be checking very soon after the first flip.
I basically seared one side and flipped after a couple of minutes. These actually got a bit ahead of me...I probably should have been doing them on the short GrateMates... However, they were pulled between 142 and 150, so they were still very moist.
Mama was feeling generous and actually fried the taters rather than baking them. No, that is not Thousand Island... it is a Creamy Balsamic with Bleu Cheese and Roasted Pecans (impressed, aren't you?).
Guess what's in my lunch today?
Good weekend to all.
Mike
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Salami sandwich?
Mike -
:woohoo: I can tell this will be a dangerous forum to get on when hungry.
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I have almost quit doing pork tenderloins. I find the texture of the meat to be mushy and without much flavor. I used do them alot. I'm just wondering if anybody out there feels the same way. Yours look good. Good luck to all. Tom
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Very nice! Do you have a recipe for the dressing?
I also like to cut the pork tenderloin about 1 1/2" thick -- about the width of the bacon slices I usually wrap around them! :P -
Great looking meal.
Dave -
Great idea, the pork looks perfect. And the flowers are beautiful too.
Faith
TampaHappily egging on my original large BGE since 1996... now the owner of 5 eggs. Call me crazy, everyone else does!
3 Large, 1 Small, 1 well-used Mini -
Actually is was a an HEB labeled product at my local store. Pretty darn good. It was a refrigerated product.
Mike -
Tom, it's odd you should say "mushy" because that is exactly how I felt last time Spring Chicken cooked one. At first I thought it was not thoroughly cooked but he proved to me it was right on the money. I just didn't like the texture of it....guess it's back to fish tacos for me..hee..hee
Spring "still enjoying your spices" HenJudy
Covington, Louisiana USA -
I think it was MollyShark or QBabe who made the same kind of comment a year or so ago. I just don't like the texture anymore. Good luck to all. Tom
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