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Thai Peanut Pork Tenderloin
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4.52 from 52 votes

Thai Peanut Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is pan-seared, then finished off in the oven and glazed with a flavorful Thai peanut sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1 1.5 pound pork tenderloin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Combine marmalade, garlic, coriander, cumin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, peanut butter, lime juice, orange juice, crushed red pepper and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper and place it in gallon sized resealable plastic bag. Add the marinade. Squeeze the air out of the bag and seal.
  • Refrigerate and let marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat the vegetable oil in large oven-proof skillet (like cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the pork tenderloin, and sear on all sides, until it’s nicely brown, 8-10 minutes total. Place the entire skillet into the preheated oven, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While the pork is cooking, pour the marinade into a small saucepan with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water.
  • Bring 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 688mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g