Southwestern Grilled Pork Tenderloin

How wonderful is it when at noon you have no idea what to make for dinner and somehow a frozen solid pork tenderloin miraculously turns into a fantastic meal with a click of the mouse? After a brief search online that is exactly what happened to me earlier this week. I found this recipe in a Google search.  I hope you enjoy it.

Meal Planner: Southwestern Grilled Tenderloin, Corn Fritters, and Coleslaw

1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. Freshly Ground Pepper
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/8 tsp. Cumin
1/8 tsp. Cayenne
1 (1.25lb.) Pork Tenderloin (trimmed)
1 tsp. Canola Oil

To make the rub, combine all ingredients 
except the pork and oil in a small bowl.  
Place the pork and oil in a zip-close plastic 
bag and add the rub.  Squeeze out the air and 
seal the bag; turn to coat the meat.  
Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

Meanwhile, spray the grill rack with non-stick spray; 
preheat the grill to high or prepare a hot fire.

Place the pork on the grill rack.  Grill turning, 
until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the 
center registers 160°F for medium, (18-22 minutes).  
Transfer the pork to a platter and cover loosely 
with foil; let stand approx. 10 minutes.  Cut into 
12 slices.  (Serving = about 3 slices)

Crock-pot Pork with Cabbage

Well, it's not corned beef but this is what my family will be having this Saint Patrick's Day. Juicy pork shoulder roast, red cabbage sweetened with a kiss of brown sugar and a side of mashed potatoes. It brings me such joy when I find a recipe that is already gluten free. Don't get me wrong I love tweaking recipes to make them gluten free. However, when I find a recipe that is gluten free to begin with it reminds me of the many, many foods that have always been and will always will be gluten free. Too Shakespearean, sorry!

Crock-pot Pork with Cabbage offered by Linda Larsen on About.com

4 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3lb. boneless pork shoulder roast

1. Combine cabbage, onion, brown sugar and vinegar in your crock-pot.
2. Season roast with salt and pepper and brown on all sides in a large skillet for approx. 5 minutes.
3. Place pork in crock-pot and cook on low for 7-8 hours until the pork heats to 160 degrees. Serves 6.

If you don't love this recipe I will be very surprised. I thank Linda Larsen for sharing this recipe on About.com since it has become a family favorite. Enjoy!