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Thai Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Vegetables

• From: National Pork Board

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops, or 3/4-1 pound pork tenderloin

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 3 Tbs lime juice

• 2 Tbs minced fresh cilantro

• 1 Tbs brown sugar

• 1 Tbs minced jalapeno chili

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger root

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 medium zucchini, trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 6-8 pieces

• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into 6-8 pieces

• Fresh cilantro springs, for garnish (optional)

This simple-to-make teriyaki sauce infuses pork tenderloin and grilled vegetables with Thai flavor.

Directions

• In medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, minced cilantro, brown sugar, jalapeno, garlic, grated ginger and sesame oil. Reserve 4 tablespoons soy mixture, set aside. Put remainder of soy mixture with tenderloin in a self-sealing plastic bag. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or as long as overnight.
• Prepare grill with medium-hot fire. Remove pork from marinade; grill 8-10 minutes per side or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part reads 155º F. Brush vegetables with reserved soy mixture and grill 4-5 minutes per side or until tender and starting to brown. To serve, slice tenderloin into 3/4-inch slices. Fan slices around outside edge of serving platter; place grilled vegetables in center. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.