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THAI TANGY PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MANGO SALSA


serves 2-4

by CHEF DAN:



INGREDIENTS:



1 pork tenderloin, about 1 pound

1/4 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce ( from Costco)

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon fish sauce

2 teaspoons garlic, crushed

1 tablespoons grape seed oil

salt and pepper



DIRECTIONS:

1.Combine first 7 ingredients in a zip lock back and marinate overnight.

2.Remove pork from zip[ lock bag.

3.Season the pork with salt and pepper and sear on all sides until well browned in a oven proof skillet using the oil.

4.Place the pork in preheated 425 degree oven for approximately 15 minutes until meat thermometer reads 140. DO NOT OVER COOK.

5.Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes to distribute juices and complete the cooking.



MANGO SALSA:

1 Mango- peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice.

6.1/4 cup red bell pepper cut into 1/4 inch dice.

7.1/4 cup shallot, cut into 1/4 inch dice.

8.2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves.

9.1 tablespoon fresh lime juice.

10. a pinch of salt.

(Combine all ingredients 1-2 hours before cooking pork)



SLICE THE PORK AND SERVE WITH THE MANGO SAUCE





ENJOY DAN: hallelujah