Maple Pork and Fresh Pears on a Bagel

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of Preparation: Moderate

Yield: 6-8 servings

 

Ingredients:

2 pork tenderloins (silver skin removed)

 

Marinade:

½ cup apple cider (125ml)

2 teaspoons ginger minced (10ml)

2 teaspoons garlic minced (10ml)

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

1 small onion minced

Zest of 2 limes

 

Basting:

½ cup maple syrup (125ml)

2 lemons juiced

Splash of apple cider

Salt and pepper

 

2 Bosc pears

 

Oil for the grill

 

8 fresh bagels with sesame seeds

½ cup cream cheese

 

Method:

Place the pork tenderloin in a sealable plastic bag.

In a medium bowl combine the marinade ingredients and mix well.

Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring the meat is well coated.

Place the bag in the refrigerator to marinade for 6 hours.

Remove pork from marinade and place on a tray.

Combine all ingredients for the basting sauce in a small bowl.

Peel and core the pears and cut into 1 inch wedges.

Preheat barbeque to medium high heat (400°F/200°C). Leave one side of the barbeque off and slide a drip pan underneath that grill.

Oil grill.

Place the pork down to sear on the hot side of the barbeque. Allow to cook without moving for 2-3 minutes or until lightly caramelized. Flip and continue to sear until golden all over.

Move the pork to the side of the barbeque without the direct heat.

Baste the tenderloin with the prepared sauce.

Continue to cook, with the lid down, for a further 15 minutes or until desired doneness.

Remove from grill and tent with foil. Allow the pork to rest.

Assemble bagel sandwiches with cream cheese, pears and sliced pork.