I have make this grilled pork many many times and it turns out great every time, my family loves this recipe. They start eating this as soon as it comes out of the oven.The gravey you make with the leftover juices is very good. I ask my husband what he wanted for lunch sunday and it was the grilled pork again. Thanks for such great receipts Paula. Thanks again Linda

By Linda Mathis on September 22, 2011

Hey Karen! Ground tamarind concentrate/tamarind paste is made from grinding the fruit of the tamarind tree which is found in tropical areas...primarily Africa. It has a sweet and sour kind of flavor. In a moment of desperation, you could substitute Worcestershire sauce...desperation.

By Libbie Summers, Senior Food Editor for Paula Deen on July 24, 2011

I was reading your recipe for grilled pork tenderloin. What is tamarind conentrate, ground? Thank you for answering me in advance. Karen worner

By Karen Worner on July 13, 2011

i made this for fathers day...i forgot to read the part the leftover marinade, i just slopped some on after i cut it and it was a major hit. It tastes better the next day after the cooked meat has been sitting with some marinade though. i would consider it better as a leftover than fresh! there are substitutes for tamarind. i could only find tamarind paste (which is concentrated, i figured this out when i read the directions on the jar that you have to add water...) and i found it at AJ's fine foods. try indian markets or thai markets. not in mexican markets! there is paste, powder, concentrated powder and dipping sauce.

By ariana on June 21, 2011

I have not tried this recipe yet. This rating is for info only: I don't think that their is a substitute for tamarind. it has a unique flavor. Tamarind concentrate is available at all Oriental Stores. It is used throughout Asia as a flavoring for various dishes; most notably Filipino Sinigang na Baboy (Sour Soup Pork) Soup. This soup is absolutely the best soup I have ever eaten. Buy an extra package and Google the recipe. You will not be disappointed. Good Luck...DGQ

By Anonymous on August 17, 2010

I love you paula deen but i could not find tamarind ANYWHERE you should put a substitute for it on your recipe.

By Anonymous on January 25, 2010