How to Make Thai-Style Grilled Pork Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, which often come from a harmonious blend of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy elements. One dish that perfectly captures the essence of Thai cuisine is the Thai-style grilled pork tenderloin. This dish features tender pork loin marinated in a flavorful mixture of Thai ingredients, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a succulent and aromatic dish that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Bangkok.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Melt® Organic Buttery Spread
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed of all visible fat and cut into 3x1/4-inch long strips
  • ½ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • For the sauce: Whisk granulated sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; set aside for serving.
  • For the pork: Combine buttery spread, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl. Combine marinade and pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag tightly, toss to coat pork, and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
  • Weave 2 pieces of pork onto each skewer.
  • For a charcoal grill: Open the bottom grill vents completely. Light a large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (100 briquettes; 6 quarts). When the coals are hot, pour them in an even layer over the grill. Set the cooking grate in place, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 5 minutes.
  • For a gas grill: Turn all the burners to high, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 15 minutes. Oil the cooking grate and adjust the burners as needed to maintain high heat.
  • Place the skewers on the preheated grill; cook until pork is cooked through and lightly charred around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through.
  • Transfer the skewers to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove pork from the skewers, sprinkle the cilantro leaves over the top, and serve, passing the sauce separately.
  • Nutrition

    274 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 996mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 492mg