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Thai Barbecued Pork





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
30 mins

The marinade on these pork medallions is intense, so it takes only a few minutes to impart flavor. Sunset reader Karen Fukui of Olympia, Washington, shared the recipe.

su-Thai Barbecued Pork




Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Karen Shinto

 

 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, stem and coarse leaves trimmed, cut into chunks
 1 tablespoon sugar
 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
 1 tablespoon fish sauce
 1 quarter-size slice fresh ginger
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  A few cilantro sprigs, plus leaves for garnish
 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste*
 1 garlic clove
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-in. slices
Step 1
1

Heat grill to high (450° to 550°). In a food processor, pulse all ingredients except for pork into a paste, adding a bit of water if needed. In a medium bowl, mix pork with paste. Let sit 15 minutes.

Step 2
2

Grill pork, turning once, until browned, about 6 minutes total. Serve with rice, vegetables, and cilantro leaves.

Step 3
3

*Find in grocery stores' Asian foods aisle.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%

Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 846mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 5.9g3%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 23g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.