Sweet Thai Chili Pork Tenderloin with Zesty Rice & Roasted Green

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:27:50 GMT

Step 1

Adjust rack to top position.

Step 2

In sm. pot, combine rice, ¾C water & big pinch of salt; bring to boil. Cover, & reduce heat to low; cook (15-18 min.) until rice is tender. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Step 3

While rice cooks, pat pork dry with paper towels; season all over with salt & pepper. Heat drizzle of oil in lg. pan over med.-high. Add pork & sear (4-8 min.), turning occasionally, until browned all over (it’ll finish cooking in next step). Remove pan from heat; transfer pork to one side of baking sheet.

Step 4

Toss green beans on opposite side of sheet with drizzle of oil, salt, & pepper. Roast (10-12 min.) on top rack until pork is cooked through & green beans are browned & tender. Once pork is done, transfer to a cutting board to rest (5 min.) To serve, thinly slice crosswise.

Step 5

Heat drizzle of oil in same pan over med.-high. Add shallot, cooking (1-2 min.) until softened & slightly browned. Stir water, better than bouillon, chili sauce, & ponzu; bring to simmer & cook (2-3 min.) until slightly reduced. Stir in big squeeze of lime juice. Remove from heat & stir in 1T butter until melted.

Step 6

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest, & half of cilantro; season with salt & pepper. Divide rice, green beans, & sliced pork between plates. Top pork with pan sauce. Garnish everything with remaining cilantro & serve remaining lime wedges on side.

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