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Prep Properly – Refrigerate meat within two hours of purchasing or preparation or within one hour if the air temperature exceeds 90º F. Thaw meat in the refrigerator or microwave, not at room temperature. If thawed in the microwave, use immediately. Chill leftovers in the refrigerator within two hours after cooking, and use refrigerated leftovers within a few days.

Get Inventive – Make it simple – no recipe required! Whether you have leftover green peppers or just a few spices left on your spice rack, you can easily grill up a menu masterpiece when you incorporate pork. Check out Pantry Pick on TheOtherWhiteMeat.com for suggestions on how to use what you have right now in the pantry to make dinner – tonight!

Mix Up The Marinade – Marinades are simple to create on your own – just mix some of your favorite spices with a few tablespoons of olive oil and rub onto pork – or try a pre-packaged bottled marinade. Store the marinating pork in the refrigerator in a plastic container or a resealable storage bag. Research has shown that marinating meat can cut down the possibility of producing any harmful compounds that can develop during the grilling process.

Check The Temperature – Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check when pork is done. Pork is best cooked to medium doneness or to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, which leaves the center pink and juicy. Because pork is so lean, it is important not to overcook.

Play It Safe – Overcooking can lead to charring and potential cancer-causing compounds. Avoid overcooking any meat when grilling, choose lean cuts, trim away any visible fat, use tongs instead of a fork and remove any charred areas on the grilled meat before eating.

Apricot Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin, about a pound

3 tablespoons apricot preserves

1/4 cup mustard

Cooking Directions

Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. Stir together the preserves and mustard in a small bowl. Place pork over a medium-hot fire and grill for about 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160º F, brushing with mustard mixture in the last few minutes. Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts per serving:

Calories: 213; Protein: 25g; Total fat 6g; Saturated fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 78mg; Sodium: 221mg; Carbohydrates: 11g; Fiber: 1g