Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Pepper Chow-Chow

Recipe courtesy of Chef Elise Wendland.

Ingredients:

Brine

• 6 Tbsp. Kosher salt
• 6 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp. coriander
• 1/2 tsp. celery seed
• 1/2 tsp. allspice

Vegetables (chopped)

• 2 cups Vidalia onion
• 2 cups red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup fennel bulb
• 2 cups cherries (pitted)

Intructions:

*Make Chow-Chow at least 2 days before

1. Combine the ingredients for the brine in a stainless steel pot.
   
2. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes and then remove from heat.
   
3. Let the ingredients cool and steep for about 15 minutes, then strain through a fine mesh strainer.
   
4. Pour the brine over the vegetables and cherries. Leave the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours and then pulse in a food processor to finish. Can be kept in the refrigerator for a week.
5. Season the pork tender-loin with salt, pepper and olive oil.
   
6. Preheat the grill for 10-15 minutes. Grill tenderloin until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
   
7. Remove from heat and let it rest for ten minutes. Slice and serve with the Cherry Pepper Chow Chow and J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon.

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