Gluten Free Thai Pork Loin Recipe

Gluten Free Thai Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Variety really is the spice of a gluten-free life. For many of us, when we first embarked on a gluten-free diet, we probably kept our menus fairly simple; roasted meats, steamed veggies and maybe some rice. All fine and perfectly delicious but let’s face it – to stick to a diet like that night-after-night can get BORING!

The very best thing about cooking at home is that you can create variations of restaurant favorites tailored to whatever food intolerances you or family may have.

This Gluten Free Thai Pork Tenderloin recipe, for example, is a play on Thai Amazing Chicken except that it is made with pork. Oh… and it is gluten, dairy and nut free! It is also dead simple to make with some pantry staples, pork tenderloin and about 45 minutes of time.

I love pork tenderloin; it is so easy to prepare and just looks great – fancy without the fuss. Topped of with a nut-free Thai-inspired “peanut” sauce it is a great way to bring a touch of the exotic to your week night dinner table.

The nut-free “peanut” sauce is made with Sunbutter, a nut-free peanut butter alternative made from sunflower seeds which actually has more depth of flavor than peanut butter. This recipe makes lots of sauce, which is a good thing. It is as delicious on rice and broccoli as it is on the pork. I actually could eat it on just about anything.

Bringing the flavors from around-the-globe to my dinner table is just one way I add a little variety to my life. What do you cook when you want to spice things up?

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Gluten Free Thai Pork Loin Recipe
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Gluten Free Thai Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Thai
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 665kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More

Ingredients

  • 1 (13.5 ounce can) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice - (about 2 limes)
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili garlic paste
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar - brown sugar or honey
  • 1 whole pork tenderloin - (about 3 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ heaping cup Sunbutter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, chili garlic paste, agave (or brown sugar or honey) and pour into a large freezer bag. Add the pork tenderloin and let marinate at room temperature for 15 – 20 minutes. You can also prepare this a day ahead but let it marinate in the refrigerator, taking it out about 10 minutes before cooking to take the chill off.
  • Heat the oil in an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and dry it well with paper towels. Brown in the hot oil until seared, about 3 minutes per side. Place the tenderloin in the preheated oven and cook for 20 – 25 minutes or until the pork reaches 155 – 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer for medium, cook more if you prefer your pork less pink. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the reserved marinade in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the mixture has boiled, add the Sunbutter and cook, stirring until heated though and smooth. If sauce is too thick, add a little water to thin it out. Taste the sauce and add a little more sweetener or chili garlic paste if desired. Slice the pork loin roast and serve the sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Thai Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 295mg98%
Sodium 1446mg60%
Potassium 1827mg52%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 95g190%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. April 27, 2011

    Beautiful recipe! I like the sunbutter addition – great idea!

    1. April 27, 2011

      Thank you Megan!

  2. Laurie
    April 27, 2011

    I have been using Sunbutter ever since I first read about it on your site, I agree it has so much more depth of flavor than peanut butter, I love it. This recipe looks wonderful but I don’t eat pork, do you think the sauce would be good on chicken?

    1. April 27, 2011

      Yes Laurie, it would be great on chicken! I am so happy you like Sunbutter as much as we do.

  3. April 29, 2011

    We eat a lot of Thai flavour inspired dishes here in Australia. I would add in a few shredded Kafir lime leaves growing in my garden as well. Great dish!

    1. Thanks and that sounds like a great addition!

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  5. May 10, 2011

    I don’t think so if I can eat that green leaf one but it looks nutritious. I think adding SunButter instead of peanut butter is more delicious. All the ingredients are easy to find in our place so I can easily try it at home.

  6. Lori
    August 30, 2011

    Will try this one FOR SURE, looks sooo good! Although I will have to eliminate the soy and fish. I’m sure it will still be good! Thanks for the recipe:)

  7. Tracy
    February 20, 2012

    Wow! Absolutely delicious and super easy too. We ate the sliced pork loin with rice noodles and steamed cauliflower. The sauce is incredible!

    1. Gluten Free & More
      February 21, 2012

      Thanks for reporting back Tracy, I am so happy you enjoyed it as much as we did!

  8. Marlys Wasmund
    June 9, 2013

    The recipe looks so good, however I cannot buy Sunbutter where I live. Can I use natural peanut butter?

    1. Gluten Free & More
      June 10, 2013

      Yes, absolutly! Enjoy.

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