Dijon-Grilled Pork Picnic Plate
A French picnic-style charcoal-grilled pork tenderloin with a tangy make-ahead green bean potato salad that travels well for a park cookout.
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Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin1 lb $8.29
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Kroger® Fresh French Green Beans Bag6 oz $4.89
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Private Selection® Petite Gold Gourmet Potatoes12 oz $2.99
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Kroger® Radishes4 radishes $2.49
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Shallots1 small shallot $4.49
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Parsley2 tablespoons chopped $1.89
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Garlic1 clove, grated or minced $0.79
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Dijon mustard2 tablespoons, divided
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White wine vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons
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Olive oil3 tablespoons, divided
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Herbes de Provence or dried thyme1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- The night before, halve the petite potatoes, trim the green beans, thinly slice the radishes and shallot, chop the parsley, and mix 1 tablespoon Dijon, the vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and plenty of black pepper in a bowl.
- Cook the potatoes in well-salted boiling water at home until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes; add the green beans for the last 2 to 3 minutes so they stay bright and crisp-tender, then drain well and cool for 5 minutes.
- Toss the warm potatoes and green beans with the vinaigrette, radishes, shallot, and parsley; cover and refrigerate overnight, then pack in a cooler for the park.
- At the park, light the charcoal and set up a two-zone grill with hot coals on one side and a cooler side on the other; while the grill heats, pat the pork dry and rub it with 1 tablespoon Dijon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the garlic, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the pork over direct heat, turning every few minutes, until browned on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes; move it to the cooler side, cover if possible, and cook until the center reaches 145°F, about 4 to 8 minutes more.
- Transfer the pork to a board and rest for 5 to 10 minutes; meanwhile, stir the potato salad and adjust with a little extra vinegar, salt, or pepper if needed.
- Slice the pork into medallions and plate with the chilled green bean potato salad, spooning any pork juices over the meat for a rustic picnic finish.
Total time: 55 minutes active/cooking time, plus overnight refrigeration for the make-ahead side
Estimated cost: About $18–$23 for listed ingredients, assuming pantry Dijon, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 560 calories per serving with roughly 45g protein, moderate carbs from potatoes, and healthy fats from olive oil.
Drink pairing: A chilled dry rosé is picnic-friendly and bright enough for the Dijon vinaigrette and smoky grilled pork.