Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (1-inch) piece peeled ginger, grated
  • 4 plums, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 pork tenderloins, silver skin removed
  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons grill seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander

Method

  • Heat a grill pan, broiler or grill to high heat.
  • Heat the sugar and water in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
  • When the mixture reaches a bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the ginger, plums and five-spice powder.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the plum mixture to a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  • Pour into a medium bowl and stir in the hoisin sauce.
  • Reserve.
  • While the plums are cooking, put the pork tenderloins on a sheet pan and coat with oil, grill seasoning and coriander.
  • Grill, or broil 6 inches from heat, until just firm, about 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill to a cutting board and tent with foil.
  • Let rest for about 5 minutes, then slice and arrange on a platter.
  • Top with the plum barbecue sauce and serve.