Grilled Orange-Ponzu Pork Tenderloin with Napa Cabbage & Carrot Stir-Fry

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Cook Time: 25 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients


Pork:

3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon ponzu sauce, (found in Asian food section)
2 teaspoons soy sauce, reduced-sodium
2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pork tenderloin, (about 1 1/4 pound), trimmed if needed

Salad:

2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
1 cup carrots, julienne-cut
4 cups green cabbage, OR Napa cabbage, shredded
2 medium scallions, sliced thickly on a bias (about 1/4 cup)
1 Tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, (optional)
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced-sodium
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

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Cooking Directions

To prepare pork, add orange juice, ponzu and soy sauce, orange zest, oil, cumin, coriander, and pepper to a 1-gallon plastic zipper lock bag and add pork. Press out air, seal, and marinate for at least 30 minutes up to overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat grill to medium-low (350 to 375°F) and allow pork to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove pork from marinade and place at a 45-degree angle on an oiled grill, folding thinnest end of pork under itself for more even cooking. Close lid and grill on one side until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn to the next side by one-third and repeat process until each side is browned. Cook just until firm when pressed in the thickest section or an inserted thermometer reads 145°F. Remove from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice at an angle into 1/2-inch thick pieces.

Meanwhile, make salad by heating a large fry pan or wok on medium heat. Add oil and once it shimmers, add ginger and cook until fragrant, but not browned, about 30 seconds. Add carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add cabbage and scallions and stir-fry until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Add vinegar, sesame seeds, juice, soy sauce, and pepper and cook 1 minute. Stir in cilantro. Spoon salad onto plate and place pork slices on top.

Makes 5 servings

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Serving Suggestions

Ponzu sauce is a Japanese sauce that is citrus/lime soy sauce that you can find in speciality areas in larger grocery stores or in speciality market. It gives a bright flavor to the dish to counter-balance the soy sauce earthy-flavor. 
Black sesame seeds are sometimes hard to find and are optional for this dish. 
Recipe courtesy of Michelle Dudash

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Nutrition

Calories: 202 calories
Protein: 24 grams
Fat: 8 grams
Sodium: 718 milligrams
Cholesterol: 57 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 10 grams
Fiber: 2 grams

Random Grilling Tip:
Chops are best prepared by grilling directly over the coals.

 
 
 
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Should be simple
by anonymous 02/14/2012
 Recipes for people should be simple in that ingredients are readily available without special trips to the grocery store for items they may not have in stock.
Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Sealed, prepacked fresh pork cuts can be kept in the refrigerator 2 to 4 days.  If you do plan on keeping the raw, fresh pork longer than 2 to 3 days before cooking it, store it well-wrapped in the freezer.


Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips
Ask Your Butcher

Pork tenderloin makes an elegant entrée for a small dinner party but also can be roasted or grilled whole for quick weeknight dinner. When sliced crosswise (like a loaf of French bread), the resulting medallions also may be sautéed.


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About the Cut

The tenderloin comes from the full pork loin. As the name indicates, the tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts of pork. Typically, pork tenderloin weighs between ¾ and 1 ½ pounds.


Learn About the Pork Cuts
Cooking Method: Grilling

There are two ways to grill pork based on the size of the cut:

  • Direct heat, where food is placed directly over the heat source, is ideal for small cuts like kabobs, tenderloin, burgers and chops.
  • Indirect heat, where food is placed on the grill rack away from the coals or gas burners, is good for large cuts like loin roasts, ribs, shoulder and fresh ham.

COOKING BASICS:
Direct Heat

Arrange hot coals evenly on the fire grate of the grill or use all gas burners. Place pork directly above the heat source. Follow suggested cooking times, turning once during cooking.

Indirect Heat

Bank hot coals on both sides of the fire grate, on one side of the grill or in a ring around the perimeter. For gas grills, pre-heat and then turn off any burners directly below where the food will go. Place pork on the grill so it is not directly over any coals or gas burners and close grill hood. Follow suggested cooking times until pork is done. The heat circulates inside the grill, so turning the pork is not necessary.


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