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Vanilla Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

A fragrant spiced rub for pork great for those summer bbq's.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 Heilala Vanilla Pod split lengthways seeds scraped or 1 tsp Heilala Vanilla Paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 pork tenderloins, about 500g each
  • extra-virgin olive oil

Method

To make the rub In a small bowl, mix the rub ingredients with your fingertips.

Trim any excess fat and silver skin from the tenderloins. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Lightly brush or spray with oil and spread the rub all over, pressing the spices into the meat.

Grill over direct medium heat until the pork is barely pink in the center, 15 to20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to5 minutes before slicing.

(Recipe source: www.chef2chef.net)