Thai Peanut - Pork Loin

Thai Peanut - Pork Loin

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

20 dry roasted, unsalted peanuts, finely chopped (I use food processor)

1/4 cup chopped FRESH cilantro

1 tablespoon ground coriander

2 packets sugar substitute OR 1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

pinch of ground red pepper

1 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, fat trimmed

MUST USE MEAT THERMOMETER!

1. Prepare grill for indirect heat or heat broiler. Stir together peanuts, cilantro, coriander, sugar, garlic powder, salt and pepper in small bowl. Roll and coat pork with mixture.

1. Grill 7 minutes. Turn; grill until instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees, about 8 minutes each side. To broil, line broiler pan with aluminum foil; spray with non-stick vegetable oil spray. Broil 10 inches from heat, about 15 minutes total, turning once.
2. Meat will be slightly pink - let meat stand and rest 5 minutes before cutting into meat to finish cooking. 165 Degrees ensured food safety but temp may rise slightly when at rest.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories .......... 305 Fat ............ 11 g Sat. fat ..... 2.8 g

% cal. from fat .... 34 Chol. ........ 100 mg Sodium ...... 450 mg

Carb. ............ 11 g Protein ........ 39 g Fiber ........ 1.2 g