Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Barbecue Sauce and Garlicky Cabbage with Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 Tbsp avocado oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ cup frozen unsweetened cherries
• 2½ Tbsp water
• ½ cup organic barbecue sauce (such as Tessemae’s All Natural)

Ingredients for Side

• 3 slices nitrite-free bacon, chopped
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• ¾ cup organic chicken broth
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Rub pork with oil, garlic, and paprika; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill pork on a grill rack rubbed with oil, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 145°F, turning every 2 minutes.
2. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, bring cherries and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in barbecue sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
3. Serve pork with sauce. Note: Find Tessemae’s All-Natural barbecue sauce at Whole Foods or online at www.tessemaes.com and www.amazon.com.

Instructions for Side

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain, reserving 1 Tbsp drippings in skillet.
2. Add oil, onion, and garlic to skillet; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Add cabbage, broth, salt, and pepper; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon before serving.