Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-Miso Glaze

I’m on a miso kick lately! Miso is a fermented soybean paste that provides a toasty, salty-sweet richness to sauces and dressings. For this glaze I combined miso with some strawberry jam that I bought at a local farmers market for a delicious balance of flavors. You could also use this glaze on salmon or chicken thighs as well – just adjust the cooking time on the grill accordingly.

1. Preheat grill to medium-high (around 425-450 degrees).
2. Combine strawberry jam, miso paste, rice vinegar and garlic in a small bowl.

3. Rub the pork tenderloins with olive oil and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on the hot grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the tenderloins and brush with sauce; cook for 5 minutes longer. Flip the tenderloins one more time and brush with the remaining sauce. Close the grill lid and turn the heat off; allow the pork to continue to cook for 5 minutes longer, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

4. Transfer pork to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve garnished with green onion.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-Miso Glaze

Serves 4-6

All you need:

3 tablespoons strawberry jam

2 tablespoons miso paste

1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar

2 peeled garlic cloves, grated

2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed of any excess fat

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sliced green onion, for garnish

All you do:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high (around 425-450 degrees).
2. Combine strawberry jam, miso paste, rice vinegar and garlic in a small bowl.
3. Rub the pork tenderloins with olive oil and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place on the hot grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the tenderloins and brush with sauce; cook for 5 minutes longer. Flip the tenderloins one more time and brush with the remaining sauce. Close the grill lid and turn the heat off; allow the pork to continue to cook for 5 minutes longer, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
4. Transfer pork to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve garnished with green onion.