Grilled Pork Tenderloin

We love grilling!! One benefit of living in the south is we can do it 365 days a year. If you have never had a pork tenderloin here is a very simple but delicious way to try one. Pork tenderloin is by nature very tender but this marinade makes it even more tender. The entire family loved it.

Ingredients
1 lb pork tenderloin
1/2 c olive oil
1/3 c soy sauce
1/4 c red wine vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2-3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp dried mustard
3-4 tbsp minced garlic
Black pepper, to taste

Directions
Combine all marinade ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Place pork tenderloin in bag and marinate in fridge for 4 hours. Place on hot grill and cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Freezer Directions
Follow all above directions above putting in a freezer bag.  Freeze flat.  Thaw and follow directions to cook.  (I have done this one in the crockpot, as well.)

Favorite Chicken Marinade

This recipe reminds me of one of my favorites from when I worked as a server at Steak and Ale. It was grilled and then topped with tomatoes and melted provolone cheese, but it is DELICIOUS all by itself!

Ingredients
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 Tbl brown sugar
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions
Combine all ingredients with a whisk, add the chicken, and freeze in a Ziploc freezer bag.

To serve
Thaw and grill.

8 servings

Garlic Cilantro Lime Chicken

This is a regular on my freezer cooking menu- marinated meats are a super fast easy way to stock your freezer with meals ready to cook.

Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbl Olive oil
2 Tbl lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
2 Tbl cilantro
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Directions
Mix olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.  Add chicken to freezer bag and pour the chicken marinade into the bag. Marinate for at least an hour or freeze until ready to cook.

To Serve
Thaw. Grill.
My friend put these in her crockpot and it was delicious, as well.  As with all of our recipes we share on The Serendipity Bistro, this is a family favorite!

4 servings

Chicken Marinade

Ingredients
1/4 c low sodium soy sauce
1/4 c unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 pack sweetener (ex. Equal, Sweet 'N Low, Splenda)

Directions
Mix all ingredients. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. Grill.