[Kitchen Witch]

Beef Tenderloin Tips in Smoky Asian Sauce

Ingredients:
3 lbs. tenderloin tips

Marinade
1 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin, rice wine, or white wine
3 tbs. liquid smoke
1/2 cup honey
1/2 tsp. thai chili paste or similar (more if desired)
Juice of 1/2 lime
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
Fresh ground pepper ?

Directions: In a large bowl, add all ingredients for marinade and blend well. Add tips, coat well and marinade for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Turn unit to High and insert rack. Place tips on rack and cook for 3-4 hours until very tender, brushing with marinade and turning 2 or 3 times, being sure to cook meat for 30 minutes or more after final application. Yield: 4-6 servings.