Spicy grilled pork tenderloin (low-calorie, low-fat, low-cholesterol)

 

     Pork can be marinated, covered, several hours ahead in the refrigerator. The pork can also be cooked ahead and refrigerated, covered. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes 3 servings

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• 5 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 pork tenderloin (about 12 ounces), trimmed

1. Combine all ingredients, except pork, in plastic food-storage bag.
2. Fold under thin end to make an even thickness ; tie end with kitchen string.
3. Add tendreloin to bag, push out all air and seal ; refrigerate and let marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.
4. Prepare grill or preheat broiler-pan rack.
5. Grill tenderloin 5 inches above hot coals, covered with dome, 10 minutes ; turn over halfway through grilling, basting with marinade and let stand 5 minutes (meat temperature registers 160F).
6. Or, broil tenderloin 3 inches from heat for 10 to 12 minutes ; turn over halfway through cooking, basting with marinade and let stand 5 minutes.
7. Thinly slice crosswise ; discard any leftover marinade.

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