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Pork Tenderloin Simmered in Peanut Sauce

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Makes 4 servings 1x

Time 30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons good-quality vegetable oil
  • One pork tenderloin (1 to 1 1/4 pounds)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon red chile flakes, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Put the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cut the pork in 2 pieces to fit in the skillet if necessary. When the oil is hot, add the pork and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer the meat to a plate.
  2. Add the ginger and scallion whites, and cook until soft, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peanut butter and red chile flakes and mix, then add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup water. Stir to combine, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. If it’s too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time; the sauce should just coat the back of a spoon.
  3. Bring the sauce to a boil, turn the heat to very low so it just barely bubbles, nestle the pork in the sauce, and cover. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 140°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes, then slice crosswise into medallions. Serve hot, with the sauce spooned on top and garnished with scallion greens.

— Recipe from Dinner for Everyone