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.
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Pellets
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 or mashed potatoes, for serving |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
1/2 polenta or mashed potatoes, for serving
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.
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225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Step 8
Vinaigrette: Thoroughly mix together grapefruit juice, olive oil and honey. Set aside.
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!
2 Cup Salad Greens, mixed
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