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El Diablo Pork Tenderloin
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El Diablo Pork Tenderloin

Juicy, tender and perfectly cooked, this is deliciously different with its unique combination of ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Servings: 1 tenderloin
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Keyword Dinner Party, Easy Recipe, Elegant Cuisine, Gluten Free, Low Sodium, Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 large pork tenderloin, silverskin removed
  • 2 tsp. chipotle chili powder, or as needed
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup white onions, minced
  • 2 tbsp. serrano peppers, minced
  • 2 tbsp. fresno chili peppers, minced
  • 1 large clove garlic, pressed
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup blue agave tequila
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tbsp. agave nectar, or more to taste tips & tricks
  • 1/3 cup 35% heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp. cold butter
  • 1 tbsp. chopped cilantro, for garnish tips & tricks
  • 2-4 lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Season the tenderloin evenly with chipotle chili powder until entirely coated; set aside.
  • In an ovenproof skillet over high heat, add oil and when it starts shimmering, add pork and sear it until brown, about 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
  • Flip it over and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF.
  • 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.
  • In the same skillet, remove the 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.
  • Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the skillet by scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits.
  • 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.
  • When consistency is reached, turn off the heat and add cold butter. Swirl it around until incorporated.
  • Slice the pork tenderloin and transfer to warm serving plates. Spoon the sauce over and sprinkle on some chopped cilantro; add one lime wedge per plate.