Marinated Tenderloin Fondue

Name: Marinated Tenderloin Fondue
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound each pork and beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil

When I was a kid in the 1970's, Mom made fondue a lot. She served this meaty version every New Year's Day. Now I carry on that fun tradition with my own family.

Ingredients

1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound each pork and beef tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 to 3 cups vegetable oil

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour into two large resealable plastic bags; add pork to one bag and beef to the other. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Pat meat dry with paper towels. Heat oil in a fondue pot to 375°. Use fondue forks to cook meat in oil until pork juices run clear and beef reaches desired doneness.

Originally published as Marinated Tenderloin Fondue in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2003