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.
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
45 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For pork tenderloin in tomatillo sauce
- TOMATILLO SAUCE
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2 lbtomatillos husks and core removed
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1 lgjalapeno seeded
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1 lgonion cut into wedges
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8 lgclove garlic
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handful of cilantro fresh
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juice of one lemon
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3/4 csugar
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1 bottledos equis beer
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2 tspsalt
- PORK
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1 Tbspsalt
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1 tspeach black pepper and cumin
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2 lbpork tenderloin cut into small cubes
- CILANTRO LIME CREMA
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1 ccrema or sour cream
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1/2lime juiced
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1/4 cfresh cilantro chopped
- TO SERVE
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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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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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2Add a bit of oil to large saucepan and work in batches to brown the pork on all sides.
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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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4To make the cilantro lime crema. mix all ingredients together and refrigerate to blend flavors.
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5Serve in tortillas and top with cilantro lime crema.
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