Pork Tenderloin with Peanut Cilantro Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Peanut Cilantro Sauce

Cook: 15 min
Prep: 15 min
Ready: 30 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 242.61

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and coriander to make a smooth sauce.
  2. 2
    Trim the pork of excess fat and silverskin. Butterfly the tenderloins by splitting each one lengthwise almost, but not quite all the way through, so the halves remain attached.
  3. 3
    Open each tenderloin like a book, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness with a meat mallet or the bottom of a small skillet.
  4. 4
    Put the pork tenderloins in the large, shallow bowl with the marinade and turn to coat.
  5. 5
    Let marinate for 10 to 20 minutes on the counter (or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator).
  6. 6
    While the pork marinates, heat a BBQ on high.
  7. 7
    Remove the tenderloins from the marinade, letting the excess marinade drip back into the bowl (dont discard the marinade). Grill the tenderloins, turning once, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes total.
  8. 8
    Transfer to a carving board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    *Alternately, preheat oven broiler to high with rack about 6-inches from heat.
  10. 10
    Place tenderloins on a foil-covered baking sheet and broil, turning once, until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. You could also cook in a large grill pan on the stove-top.
  11. 11
    Meanwhile, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and add 1 Tbsp. water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. **Important to thoroughly boil and thoroughly heat the sauce for the full time specified!
  12. 12
    Remove sauce from the heat. If the sauce seems too thick, thin it with a tiny bit more water. Slice the pork and serve drizzled with sauce. Top with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for drizzling.
  13. 13
    Additional sauce can be placed in a small bowl for passing.

Nutrition per serving

242.61 Calories
22.33g Carbs
7.53g Protein
15.47g Fat

Tags

lacto ovo vegetarian gluten free dairy free vegan antipasti starter snack appetizer antipasto hor d'oeuvre

Allergens

milk egg fish tree nuts wheat soy shellfish peanuts sesame