Smoked Citrus & Polenta Pork Tenderloin
By Traeger Kitchen
3 Reviews
Danny Venerus’ deliciously smoky pork tenderloin recipe dominated the bracketology to win the Hostmasters championship. There’s no better way to enjoy watching March Madness than serving up an award-winning meat.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
3 Hr
Pellets
Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 1 Cup
- dark brown sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon
- smoked paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon
- ground cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon
- dried fennel seed
- 1/2 Teaspoon
- cayenne pepper
- 3 Clove
- garlic
- 1
- Grapefruit, zested, supremed
- 1/2 Teaspoon
- salt
- 1
- pork tenderloin
- 1/2 Cup
- chicken stock
- 1/2
- Polenta, tube
- As Needed
- olive oil spray
- 1/4 Cup
- Dijon mustard
- 1/4 Cup
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 Cup
- honey
- 2 Cup
- Salad Greens, mixed
Units of Measurment:
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Step 1
When ready to cook, start the Traeger and set the temperature to 225 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 2
Puree 1/2 cup brown sugar, paprika, cumin, fennel, cayenne, garlic, zest of 1 grapefruit, all grapefruit segments, and salt in food processor until very smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup for grapefruit sauce, then transfer mixture to large bowl.
Ingredients
1 Cup dark brown sugar
1/2 Teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Teaspoon dried fennel seed
1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 Clove garlic
1 Grapefruit, zested, supremed
1/2 Teaspoon salt
Step 3
Add pork tenderloin to bowl and completely cover all sides of meat. Wrap with plastic wrap and leave for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Ingredients
1 pork tenderloin
Step 4
For the grapefruit sauce, combine 1/4 cup reserved marinade with 1/2 cup chicken stock in a BBQ safe pot or bowl. Place on Traeger grill.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup chicken stock
Step 5
Place tenderloin on Traeger for approximately 3 hours, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
145 ˚F / 63 ˚C
Super Smoke
Step 6
Meanwhile, slice 1/2 inch disk shipped slices of polenta. Spray tops with olive oil cooking spray, spread dijon mustard on each disk, and divide remaining 1/2 cup of brown sugar on each disk.
Ingredients
1/2 Polenta, tube
As Needed olive oil spray
1/4 Cup Dijon mustard
Step 7
At the 2 hour mark, place the polenta disks on the grill evenly spaced for approximately 1 hour, or until disks have crispy edges.
01:00
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Step 8
Vinaigrette: Thoroughly mix together grapefruit juice, olive oil and honey. Set aside.
Ingredients
1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 Cup honey
Step 9
Once pork tenderloin has reached 145 degrees F, remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 1/2 inch medallions.
Step 10
To serve, place pork medallions on top of a polenta slices. Drizzle greens with vinaigrette. Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 Cup Salad Greens, mixed
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