PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PRICKLY PEAR TEQUILA BBQ SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h57m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
Canola or peanut oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Prickly Pear Tequila BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
3 medium red onions, 2 whole, 1 minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup frozen prickly pear cactus puree, thawed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed, freshly toasted and ground
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed, freshly toasted and ground
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 serrano chiles, ribs and seeds removed, minced
2 serrano chiles, ribs and seeds removed, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 cup white Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
  • Brush the pork tenderloins with oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Use a clean cloth or rolled paper towels soaked with oil to season the grill. Grill the tenderloins, turning as necessary to mark them well on all sides. Use a basting brush to coat the tenderloins with sauce. Turn the tenderloins about every 2 minutes and reapply sauce to ensure even caramelization. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145 degrees F (for medium doneness) to 160 degrees F (for well done).
  • Remove the tenderloins to a wire rack or plate to rest. Rest in a warm place for at least 5 to 7 minutes. Bring leftover sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with sauce for dipping or drizzling.
  • Coat the whole red onions with canola oil and roast until inside layers are very soft, about 1 hour. Peel the onions and discard outer layers if blackened. Place in blender with prickly pear cactus puree and blend at high speed until completely smooth. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute minced onions until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add coriander, cumin, pepper flakes, serrano, garlic, and lime zest. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add Worcestershire, tequila, cider vinegar and lime juice. Cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half.
  • Stir in onion/cactus fruit puree, water and salt, to taste, and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove from heat and swirl in the remaining butter. The sauce may be blended to achieve a smoother consistency or left as it is.

Pakhtoon Jinaye
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This dish was a big disappointment.


Shaheer Abbas
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Hanzalah Tariq
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This dish was a lot of work, and it wasn't worth it in the end.


desmond eze
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the BBQ sauce didn't turn out right.


Ramzii murad
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Zamiir Hassan
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The pork was a little dry, but the BBQ sauce was delicious.


Amanuel Adisu
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I've never had prickly pear tequila BBQ sauce before, but it was amazing. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


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This pork tenderloin is a great way to use up leftover prickly pears.


Misbah Khan
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I highly recommend this dish. It's delicious and easy to make.


Lukas Hogan
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This is one of my favorite pork tenderloin recipes. The prickly pear tequila BBQ sauce is so good!


Lindsi Rodriguez
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ava Crews
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This dish was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the BBQ sauce.


Faheem Ullah
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The prickly pear tequila BBQ sauce is amazing.


Ludo Gul
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This pork tenderloin is the perfect dish for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven.


Isatu Kallon
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The prickly pear and tequila give the BBQ sauce a unique and delicious twist.


kirk Anderson
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Md Mohoraj
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The pork tenderloin was cooked perfectly - it was juicy and tender. The BBQ sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of heat.


Ahmed ahmedkhan1234
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I'm not usually a fan of BBQ sauce, but this prickly pear tequila BBQ sauce is amazing! It's got a great balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. I'll definitely be using this sauce again.


Tommy Never
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This pork tenderloin with prickly pear tequila BBQ sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredible, and the pork was cooked to perfection. I'm definitely making this again soon.