Our Traeger’ed Asian-Style Pork Tenderloin has sweet, spicy, garlic, and ginger notes, but the star of the dish is Sambal, a Malaysian condiment made from ground chile peppers and various spices. Sambal adds a dark, savory character to the meaty tenderloin. You can find Sambal at an Asian food market, or in the international aisle at most grocery stores, along with the fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. For best results, marinate your meat for at least 30 minutes to let it soak up every bit of flavor, then grill it hot and fast over fragrant hardwood smoke until perfectly pink.
Looking for an Asian inspired side dish? Steamed rice and Bok Choy are fast, simple and super convenient. You can even stir a spoonful of Sambal into the rice to give it a slight kick.
ASIAN STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
PREP TIME: 45 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Maple, Pecan, Apple
SERVES: 6-8
INGREDIENTS
2 8-10 oz. Pork Tenderloins
2 Tbsp. Canola Oil
2 Tbsp. Sambal Oelek
1 tsp. Sesame Oil
1 tsp. fresh Garlic, minced
1 tsp. fresh Ginger
1 tsp. Fish Sauce
1 tsp. Soy Sauce
¼ cup Brown Sugar
METHOD
- To prepare the tenderloin, use a sharp paring knife to remove the silver skin that is around the loin. This will allow the loin to absorb the marinade. If not removed, it will be very tough when eaten.
- Once the loins have been cleaned, combine all the ingredients together. Cover the tenderloins in the mixture and allow them to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- When ready to cook, start your Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to High (450 degrees) and preheat, lid closed (10-15 minutes).
- Place the loins towards the very front of the grill; this part of the grill gets the most direct heat. Turn periodically until there are dark grill marks all around. Transfer them to the middle of the grill to finish cooking. Cook for an addition 7-10 minutes for a medium rare tenderloin. When they are done cooking, remove them from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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