el diablo pork tenderloin

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Mar 25, 2021

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Step 2
    Season tenderloin evenly with chipotle chili powder until entirely coated; set aside.
  • Step 3
    In 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.
  • Step 4
    Flip it over and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF.
  • Step 5
    Remove 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.
  • Step 6
    In 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.
  • Step 7
    Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the skillet by scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits.
  • Step 8
    When 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.
  • Step 9
    When consistency is reached, turn off the heat and add cold butter. Swirl it around until incorporated.
  • Step 10
    Slice pork tenderloin and transfer to warm serving plates. Spoon sauce over and sprinkle on some chopped cilantro; add one lime wedge per plate.
  • Step 11
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/K1UVlgtDeEY

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