Pork Tenderloin Cutlets With Plum Glaze

• pork tenderloin, trimmed↗1 lb
• salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• fresh coarse ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• plum jam or plum preserves↗1⁄2 cup
• brown sugar↗1 tablespoon
• grated peeled fresh ginger1 tablespoon
• garlic, crushed with garlic press↗2 cloves
• fresh lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• plums, each pitted and cut in half (1 pound)↗4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prepare grill.

2. 2

   Using sharp knife, cut tenderloin lengthwise almost in half, being careful not to cut all the way through.

3. 3

   Open and spread flat like a book.

4. 4

   With meat mallet or between two sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper with rolling pin, pound meat to 1/4-inch thickness.

5. 5

   Cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces; sprinkle cutlets with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   In small bowl, combine plum jam, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and cinnamon.

7. 7

   Brush one side of each cutlet and cut side of each plum half with plum glaze.

8. 8

   Place cutlets and plums on grill over medium heat, glaze side down, and cook 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Brush cutlets and plums with remaining plum glaze; turn pork and plums over and cook until cutlets are lightly browned on both sides, just after lose their pink color throughout, and plums are hot, about 3 minutes longer.