Thai Barbecued Pork

su-Thai Barbecued Pork
Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Karen Shinto

 

Yields Serves 4 Total Time 30 mins
AuthorKaren Fukui, Olympia, WA,
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.

Ingredients

 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

Nutrition Facts

Servings Serves 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 846mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 5.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 23g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How to Make It

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.

Ingredients

 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

Directions

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.

Thai Barbecued Pork
IngredientsDirections

Read More