el diablo pork tenderloin
Juicy, tender and perfectly cooked, this dish is deliciously different with its unique combination of ingredients.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large pork tenderloin, silverskin removed
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white onions, minced
- 2 tablespoons serrano peppers, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresno chili peppers, minced
- 1 large clove garlic, pressed
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup blue agave tequila
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 tablespoon agave nectar, or more to taste
- 1/3 cup 35% heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish
- 2-4 lime wedges, for garnish
How To Make el diablo pork tenderloin
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375ºF.
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Step 2Season tenderloin evenly with chipotle chili powder until entirely coated; set aside.
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Step 3In an oven-proof skillet over high heat, add oil and when it starts shimmering, add pork and sear it until brown, about 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
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Step 4Flip it over and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF.
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Step 5Remove from the heat and transfer the pork to a cutting board. Place foil on top forming a tent and let it rest for 20 minutes while making the sauce.
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Step 6In the same skillet, remove extra fat using paper towels leaving about 1 ½ tbsp. Turn the heat to medium and when it gets hot, add onions, serrano and fresno peppers; sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for only 1 minute.
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Step 7Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the skillet by scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits.
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Step 8When the mixture is warm again, add cumin, tequila, orange juice, agave nectar and heavy cream. Whisk the ingredients very well and cook until the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Step 9When consistency is reached, turn off the heat and add cold butter. Swirl it around until incorporated.
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Step 10Slice pork tenderloin and transfer to warm serving plates. Spoon sauce over and sprinkle on some chopped cilantro; add one lime wedge per plate.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Pork
Ingredient:
Pork
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
Bake
Keyword:
#easy recipe
Keyword:
#elegant cuisine
Keyword:
#fusion cuisine
Keyword:
#elegant recipe
Keyword:
#Mexican flare
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