Iowa's Grilled Turkey Tenderloin

Ingredients

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup dry sherry OR red wine

2 tablespoons instant minced onion

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 pound turkey tenderloin


Instructions

Directions:

1. Wash hands.

2. In a self-sealing plastic bag, plastic storage container or glass dish, combine all ingredients except the turkey.

3. If desired, slice the turkey tenderloins in half lengthwise, making two thinner fillets. To make cutting easier, place tenderloins in freezer for 20 minutes before slicing.

4. Add the turkey to the bag or container. Seal the bag or cover the container.

5. Place in refrigerator and marinate for several hours.

6. Drain off the marinade and discard.

7. Grill over direct medium heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F. and turkey is no longer pink.

8. If desired, serve on a hot dog or hoagie bun with favorite sandwich toppings.

1 serving: Calories 166, Protein 25.7 g, Fat 6.3 g (Saturated 1.2 g), Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Sodium 257.6 mg, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Fiber .1 g

Yields 4. Serve with: Fresh Melon and Cabbage Slaw


Notes

Sold at the Turkey Grill at the Iowa State Fair, this tenderloin is sure to be a family favorite