Peanut-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

By KimChi381

A coating of crunchy peanut butter with a touch of Dijon creates flavour in no time. Chili- and lime-flavoured peanuts add extra crunch and a little heat.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp (10mL) Compliments Original Dijon Prepared Mustard
• 1/3 cup (75mL) Compliments Crunchy Peanut Butter
• 1 lb (500g) pork tenderloin
• 1/2 tsp (2mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1mL) pepper
• 2 tsp (10mL) canola oil
• 1/3 cup (75mL) chopped Sensations by Compliments Lime & Chili Ketlle Cooked Peanuts
• Finely sliced green onions for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Mix mustard and peanut butter in a small dish and set aside. Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat canola oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat and sear pork on all sides until browned.

2. Spread peanut butter mixture evenly over pork and roll tenderloin in peanuts. Place on parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden and temperature reaches 160F (71C) on a meat thermometer.

3. Let pork rest 5 min, slice, garnish with green onions an dserve.