Pork tenderloin made with Nanny's love

What is it about Grandmas cooking that the mere suggestion of it provides me with a warm loving feeling? My grandmother, who we affectionately called Nanny, was probably the best cook I know. Any time my mother's side of the family would gather, mealtime would always be a production. My grandmother leading the way; dishing out tasks to all of her children and grandchildren if needed. Her meals consisted in large part of fresh non-processed foods; true it takes a little longer to make, but all that time and love being poured into the meal only enhances the flavor.

My own cooking interests may have been inspired out of necessity to care for my younger siblings while my parents were at work, but my passion for it was in no doubt sparked by watching Nanny create delicious meals for us. I hope to one day be able to provide the family meal experience she provided for us all these years; hopefully with her recopies in my back pocket.

My experience eating this dish was always accompanied by a large group of people, with that in mind I had invited a few different friends to join me for the evening. unfortunately, life gets in the way at times and some guest could not attend. Micheal and Shannon, on the other hand, arrived with dessert in hand ready for a delicious meal. Once they arrived I began to wrap up the last few steps of cooking and served my guests my grandmothers Tangy Pork Tenderloin dish

The packaging said "whole pork loin" I bought two, I was lied to.

The table was set and the food has arrived, inviting aromas filling the air. As a side, I cooked up some egg noodles, roasted carrots and melody small potatoes. These all came out fine; the one area I was worried was with the pork. I cooked it just a tad too long, which tends to dry out the pork, luckily there was plenty of sauce and gravy to deal with that. The evening was enchanting, in both the delightful company and the ambrosial cuisine. If you enjoy a tangy treat I recommend the recipe below.

Once dinner had concluded, my brother and I and lovely guests started a board game of Mysterium. If you are a fan of the board game clue and or enjoy a who done it situation, you will enjoy this kind of game.

PORK ROAST WITH TANGY SAUCE

ACTIVE TIME

 30

TOTAL TIME

 3 hours

CATEGORIES

 dinner, pork

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INGREDIENTS

• • 4 to 5 pound boneless pork loin roast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup apple jelly [For Marinade]
  • 1/2 cup catsup [For Marinade]
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder [For Marinade]
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar [For Marinade]
  • 1/2 to 1 cup corn chips

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place pork, fat side up on the rack in shallow roasting pan. Combine the salt, garlic salt, and the first 1/2 tsp of chili powder; rub into roast.
2. Roast in 325 degree oven for 2-2.5 hours or until meat thermometer registers 165 degrees.
3. In a small saucepan combine Jelly, Catsup, Vinegar, and the remaining Chili Powder.
4. Bring to boil
5. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 2 min
6. Brush roast with glaze; sprinkle top with corn chips.
7. Continue roasting 10-15 min
8. Remove roast from oven let stand 10 min
9. measure pan drippings and add water until it reaches 1 cup, serve with meat.

I like to double down on the marinade.

Enjoy :)