Grilled Ginger-Garlic Pork Tenderloin with WA Winter Apple-Cabbage Slaw
Fast, smoky-sweet pork tenderloin kissed by the grill, paired with a crisp winter slaw (cabbage + apple) that’s peak-season in Washington. The whole plate hits that sweet spot: warm, charred protein and a bright, crunchy side.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb (1 small tenderloin) $3.99 (sale, 1 lb)
- Organic Green Cabbage ~1/2 medium cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups) $2.49/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Fuji Apples – 2 Pound Bag 1 apple, julienned or thinly sliced $4.99
- Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp finely grated $5.99/lb
- Organic Garlic 1 clove, finely grated/minced $6.99/lb
- Fresh Onions – Organic Jumbo Red Onions (optional) 2 tbsp very thinly sliced (optional) $2.49/lb
Instructions
- Prep: Heat grill to medium-high. Pat pork dry. In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp soy sauce (or salt if you don’t have), 1 tbsp oil, 1–2 tsp brown sugar or honey, grated ginger, garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes (optional). Rub all over tenderloin.
- Prep: For slaw, thinly slice cabbage and toss with apple (and red onion if using).
- Stove (slaw dressing): Whisk 2 tbsp mayo (or plain yogurt), 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon), 1 tsp Dijon (optional), 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss with slaw and let sit while you grill.
- Grill: Oil grates. Grill pork tenderloin, turning every few minutes, until nicely charred and 140–145°F in the thickest part, about 12–18 minutes total (depends on thickness and grill heat).
- Rest: Transfer pork to a plate and rest 5–10 minutes (carryover cooking brings it to safe temp and keeps it juicy).
- Serve: Slice pork into medallions. Serve with crunchy apple-cabbage slaw; drizzle any resting juices over the pork.
Health notes: ~600–750 calories per serving. Lean protein + high-fiber slaw; keep the mayo minimal (or use yogurt) for a lighter version.
Drink pairing: Washington pairing: A dry WA Riesling (Columbia Valley) or a crisp WA cider if you can grab one locally.