Indonesian Pork with Peanut Sauce
Marinated and grilled Indonesian-style pork tenderloins served with a spicy peanut sauce.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup walnuts
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 (3/4-pound) pork tenderloins
Parsley sprigs for garnish (optional)
Hot Peanut Sauce:
1 cup milk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Cooking Directions:
- Combine first 8 ingredients in container of an electric blender; process on medium speed 1 minute or until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
- Place tenderloins in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Pour marinade mixture over tenderloins. Seal bag securely; place in a large bowl. Marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning occasionally.
- Remove tenderloins from marinade, discarding marinade.
- Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals (350°F to 400°F / 175°C to 205°C) 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of tenderloins registers 160°F (70°C), turn occasionally.
- Slice tenderloins, and place on a serving platter. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
- For Hot Peanut Sauce: Combine all ingredients in container of an electric blender; process on medium speed 1 minute or until smooth, stopping once to scrap down sides. Remove to a small saucepan, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heat. Makes 2 cups.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.