BBQ Pork Tenderloin With Bacon |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This a quick easy way to BBQ your pork tenderloin and it stretches quite far too. Use any spice mixture that you like; I love Fennel spice Fennel Spice, and have included it in this recipe. It goes well with the pork as well as lamb. Ingredients:
fennel, spice : (use only 2 teaspoons, store remainder) |
1 cup fennel seed |
3 tablespoons coriander seeds |
2 tablespoons white peppercorns |
3 tablespoons kosher salt |
1 pork tenderloin (approximately 5 inch long and 3 inch diameter, cut into 6 medallions each approximately 3/4 inch eac) |
3 slices bacon, cut in half |
2 skewers, long enough to hold 3 medallions side by side approximately 9-inch if using bamboo skewers soak them |
Directions:
1. Fennel Spice: 2. Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. 3. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly. 4. When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding or they will gum up the blades. 5. Pour the seeds into a blender and add the kosher salt. 6. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds. 7. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze. 8. Assembling the Skewers: 9. Rub both sides of the pork medallions with the spice rub. 10. Take a 1/2 slice of bacon and wrap it around the outer edge of each medallion. 11. Secure it by pushing a skewer right through the middle of the medallion; place 3 medallions on each skewer. 12. You should now have 3 round pieces of pork showing, the bacon from one medallion touching the next one (see picture) on each skewer. 13. Barbecue on High heat; flip after 4 minutes; continue cooking until browned and cooked. |
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