question on sweet and tangy pork

[Roo]

I made the sweet and tangy pork tenderloin today and it was wonderful. I did have a problem during the cooking though. The marinade that dripped onto the pan during cooking burned and filled the whole house with smoke! (The good news is that our smoke detectors are working. LOL)

I would definatly like to make this meal again, but I don't want the extra smoke. Has anyone else had this problem? Am I missing something here? I did use a broiler pan and after the smoke detectors went off I added some water to the bottom of that which seemed to keep the smoke from getting any worse.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[jd]

Roo - I lined the bottom of my broiler pan with foil (as I am lazy about clean up). I had some drippings on the foil, but nothing that created smoke. Sorry I can't be of more help. jd

[misstapioca]

i had a little smoke, i opened up the windows for a bit of ventilation. my only guess is that it was the sugar from the marinade dripping into the hot pan(450 degrees) and burning. But it was that marvalous flavor with the sugar,vinegar and spices that makes the dish.
We loved it. it was even good cold in a sandwhich. on another thread someone mentioned that they prepared it in a crockpot. well i have pork chops in the freezer destined for that! i can't wait!