Pork Tenderloin in Peanut Sauce

Today’s recipe is one of those meals that looks so elegant when served at the table you have guests coming from dinner. The combination of the sauce ingredients results in a creamy texture and it tastes even better the next day.

SERVINGS

6 people

COURSE

Pork

TOTAL TIME

55 mins

CUISINE

Mexico

– Place the guajillo peppers in a medium saucepan with the 2 cups of water over a medium-high heat. When water starts boiling turn heat down and simmers for 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, cover and set aside.

Instructions

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– Remove pork tenderloin from package and pat dry with pepper towels. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook tenderloin until well browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer pork to a large plate and cover with aluminum foil forming a tent. Let it rest.

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– Meanwhile, chop tomatoes and onion, place in a blender along with chipotle peppers, peanuts, garlic cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, drained guajillo peppers and chicken broth. Process until smooth.

Instructions

3

– Drain rendered fat from the skillet and reserve. Using a pepper towel wipe any residue of the meat on the skillet. Return the reserved fat and turn heat to medium and pour peanut sauce using a strainer.

Instructions

4

– Once the sauce starts boiling add the pork tenderloin, reduce heat and simmer, about 20-25 minutes. Turning meat halfway the cooking time. Stir occasionally to avoid the sauce from sticking to the bottom.

Instructions

5

– Remove skillet from heat and let pork rest in the sauce for 5 minutes, then slice ½ inch thick. Serve, with rice or black beans and drizzled pork meat with the peanut sauce.

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