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Thai Peanut Pork Tenderloin

Tender pork tenderloin is marinaded in a sweet thai peanut sauce, pan seared, and then oven roasted. Served topped with fresh Thai peanut sauce & chopped cilantro- it's a budget friendly meal infused with Asian flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp lime or lemon, juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine marmalade, garlic, coriander, cumin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, peanut butter, lime juice, orange juice, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until evenly incorporated.
  • Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper and place it in gallon sized zip-locking plastic bag. Carefully, add in the marinade, and then gently squeeze the excess air out of the bag before sealing it shut.
  • Refrigerate and let the meat marinade for at least 30 minutes, or for as long as 8 hours.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-proof skillet (like cast iron or even a dutch oven) over medium-high heat, until the oil is shimmering.
  • Add the pork tenderloin, and sear on all sides, until it’s nicely browned, about 8-10 minutes total. Place the entire skillet into the preheated oven, and cook at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees. Remove the meat from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While the pork is in the oven cooking, pour the marinade out of the plastic bag and into a small saucepan. Add in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Slice the tenderloin and pour the sauce over top. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro for garnish, if desired.

Notes

recipe adapted from Let's Dish