PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PRICKLY PEAR TEQUILA BBQ SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h57m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
Canola or peanut oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Prickly Pear Tequila BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
3 medium red onions, 2 whole, 1 minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup frozen prickly pear cactus puree, thawed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, freshly toasted and ground
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed, freshly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 serrano chiles, ribs and seeds removed, minced
2 serrano chiles, ribs and seeds removed, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 cup white Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
  • Brush the pork tenderloins with oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Use a clean cloth or rolled paper towels soaked with oil to season the grill. Grill the tenderloins, turning as necessary to mark them well on all sides. Use a basting brush to coat the tenderloins with sauce. Turn the tenderloins about every 2 minutes and reapply sauce to ensure even caramelization. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145 degrees F (for medium doneness) to 160 degrees F (for well done).
  • Remove the tenderloins to a wire rack or plate to rest. Rest in a warm place for at least 5 to 7 minutes. Bring leftover sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with sauce for dipping or drizzling.
  • Coat the whole red onions with canola oil and roast until inside layers are very soft, about 1 hour. Peel the onions and discard outer layers if blackened. Place in blender with prickly pear cactus puree and blend at high speed until completely smooth. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute minced onions until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add coriander, cumin, pepper flakes, serrano, garlic, and lime zest. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add Worcestershire, tequila, cider vinegar and lime juice. Cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half.
  • Stir in onion/cactus fruit puree, water and salt, to taste, and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove from heat and swirl in the remaining butter. The sauce may be blended to achieve a smoother consistency or left as it is.

Kamya Shafieq
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This recipe looks delicious!


Kristina Jones
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe again.


Tshidi Mkansi
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You can also use this sauce on chicken or fish.


Masom Log
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork tenderloin.


Adnan Saim
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to prepare and the results are impressive.


CJX_Gaming
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork tenderloin. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Shawn Turnbill
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This recipe was a disaster. The pork was tough and the sauce was too sweet.


Dwamale Brown
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I'm not a fan of pork, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was tangy and flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly.


Nabiranakagwa
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The pork was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Imtiaz Jatoi
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork tenderloin was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ms Bobita
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The pork tenderloin was very tender and juicy. The sauce was flavorful and had a nice tang to it.


Dhuha Tamimi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork tenderloin was delicious. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed the dish.


Eloisa Luna
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork tenderloin turned out amazing. The sauce was delicious and the pork was cooked to perfection. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.


Kaydin Mills
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This pork tenderloin was a hit at our dinner party! The prickly pear tequila BBQ sauce was tangy and sweet with a little bit of a kick. The pork was cooked perfectly and was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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