Spiced Cider Pork Tenderloin with a Fresh Plum Sauce

Ingredients for the Pork Tenderloin:

2# Boneless Pork Tenderloin
2 Cups Apple Cider
1 tsp. Vanilla Bean Paste
¼ Cider Vinegar

2 tsp. Fresh Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Fresh Ground Nutmeg
1 tsp. Fresh Ground Allspice

Method:

  1. Marinate in the above ingredients for about 4 hours. Remove from the marinade and pat dry.
  2. Grill the loin over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 145-150 degrees F. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes.

For the Fresh Plum Sauce:

1# Fresh Plums; pitted and sliced into wedges
¼ Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbs. Orange Zest

1 tsp. Fresh Ground Cinnamon
2 Cups Zinfandel Wine
Salt and Pepper to taste

Method:

1. Using a saucepan, begin to reduce the wine on a medium heat until the wine is reduced by ¼. Add the brown sugar and the plums and simmer this mixture for about 10-15 minutes. Add the orange zest and the cinnamon and season to taste. Serve warm over the pork tenderloin.
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