Asian Pork Tenderloin
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, Emeril's Potluck, HarperCollins
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Level:
Easy
Serves:
6 to 8
servings
Ingredients
1/2
cup soy sauce
1/4
cup pineapple juice
1/4
cup coarsely chopped green onions
1/4
cup coarsely chopped shallots
1/4
cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
2
tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger
2
tablespoons honey
2
tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2
tablespoons Emeril's Asian Essence
2
tablespoons chopped garlic
1
tablespoon sesame oil
1
tablespoon crushed red pepper
2
pork tenderloins (about 2 pounds total)
Sesame Snow Peas, recipe follows
Combine all the ingredients except the tenderloins in a food processor and pulse several times to puree. Put the tenderloins in a large plastic storage bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the tenderloins and sear, turning to ensure even browning, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the oven and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 145 degrees F. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Alternatively, heat a grill to medium-hot. Grill the tenderloins, turning several times, for 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 145 degrees F. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
