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Pork tenderloin with Tangerine Curry Sauce

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

3 cups tangerine juice
1 carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 jalapeno chili, seeded,minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins, trimmed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces



Recipe

Combine tangerine juice, carrot, cilantro, grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced jalapeño, ground cumin and Thai red curry paste in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Boil mixture until carrot is very tender and liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
Puree sauce in blender or processor in batches until smooth.
Strain sauce and return to same saucepan.
Stir molasses, soy sauce, curry paste and ginger in large glass baking dish.
Add pork tenderloin and turn to coat.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade.
Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add pork and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer skillet to oven and cook pork until thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160°F, about 25 minutes.
Transfer pork to platter.
Tent with foil to keep warm.
Bring sauce to simmer.
Remove from heat.
Gradually add 6 tablespoons butter, whisking just until melted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cut pork into 1-inch-thick slices.
Serve with sauce.