Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pipian Sauce

• 1- to 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch-thick medallions
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 1/4 cup peanuts (1 1/2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds (1 1/2 ounces)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups water
• 12 ounces tomatillo,* husked
• 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped seeded jalapeno chili
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 1/2 cups torn romaine leaves
• 1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 3 radishes, trimmed, chopped

1. Place pork between 2 sheets of waxed paper.
2. Pound to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness.
3. (Can be made 4 hours ahead.
4. Cover; chill.)
5. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add next 5 ingredients.
7. Saute until seeds are lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
8. Set aside.
9. Place 4 cups water, tomatillos, and jalapeno in small saucepan.
10. Simmer over medium heat until tomatillos are soft and olive-green color, about 15 minutes.
11. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
12. Transfer tomatillos, jalapeno, reserved 1/4 cup liquid, cilantro, lettuce, broth, radishes, and seed mixture to blender.
13. Blend sauce until smooth, stopping occasionally to push down ingredients.
14. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
15. Add sauce; cook until thickened, about 4 minutes.
16. Season with salt and pepper.
17. (Can be made 2 hours ahead.
18. Let stand at room temperature.)
19. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
20. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
21. Grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
22. Divide among 4 plates.
23. Stir sauce over medium heat until heated through.
24. Spoon sauce over pork.
25. Green tomato-like vegetables with paper-thin husks.
26. Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

pork tenderloin, vegetable oil, onion, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, sesame seeds, garlic, water, tomatillo, jalapeno chili, fresh cilantro, torn romaine leaves, lowsalt, radishes

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