Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloin, trimmed (about 2 pounds)
  • vegetable oil, for oiling grill
  • Spicy Hoisin Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sherry wine
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, white and green parts,thinly sliced,plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon crumbled dried chilies or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 orange, zest of
  • Ginger Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • SALAD
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 cups fresh mint leaves
  • 1 bunch scallion, white and light green parts only,thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1 cup julienned carrot
  • 2 red bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed,julienned
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Method

  • Marinade: Mix all ingredients together in a nonreactive bowl.
  • Ginger Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and chile pepper.
  • Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
  • Arrange pork loins in a non-reactive dish with spicy hoisin marinade.
  • Cover and marinate, turning occasionally, refrigerated, for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat grill to high.
  • Allow pork to return to room temperature before cooking, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove pork from marinade, reserving 1/2 cup.
  • Oil grill.
  • Grill pork, turning and occasionally brushing with marinade, until pork is cooked medium rare, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from grill, and allow meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • In a large bowl combine cilantro, mint, scallions, sprouts, carrots, and peppers.
  • Add ginger dressing, and toss to combine.
  • Slice pork crosswise 1/4-inch-thick.
  • Arrange pork and salad on a platter.
  • Garnish with roasted peanuts.