pork tenderloin in tomatillo sauce
These are awesome. The pork is so moist and the sauce makes a unique tasting taco. I made these with rice that I cooked in water and some of the tomatillo sauce which went excellent with the pork. Try this it's that good.
prep time
45 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- TOMATILLO SAUCE
- 2 pounds tomatillos husks and core removed
- 1 large jalapeno seeded
- 1 large onion cut into wedges
- 8 large clove garlic
- - handful of cilantro fresh
- - juice of one lemon
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 bottle dos equis beer
- 2 teaspoons salt
- PORK
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon each black pepper and cumin
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin cut into small cubes
- CILANTRO LIME CREMA
- 1 cup crema or sour cream
- 1/2 - lime juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- TO SERVE
- - small flour or corn shells, cooked rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, cheese, etc...
How To Make pork tenderloin in tomatillo sauce
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Step 1Place tomatillos, jalapenos, onion wedges, and garlic under broiler and broil 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Allow to cool for 20 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and their juices to food processor. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until well blended.
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Step 2Add a bit of oil to large saucepan and work in batches to brown the pork on all sides.
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Step 3Add the beer to pan and deglaze a bit. Add all pork to pan. Pour in the tomatillos mixture and add the sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer 2 hours.
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Step 4To make the cilantro lime crema. mix all ingredients together and refrigerate to blend flavors.
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Step 5Serve in tortillas and top with cilantro lime crema.
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