Lemongrass Pork

Stuffing: In skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions, garlic, red chili pepper, tomato and gingerroot, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until onions are softened. Stir in cashews, salt and pepper; let cool. (Stuffing can be refrigerated in airtight container for 1 day.)

Lemongrass Glaze: In small saucepan, bring water, sugar, cornstarch and lemongrass to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until thickened and clear. Strain through fine sieve into small bowl; let cool completely. (Glaze can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 1 day; reheat over medium-low heat until fluid.)

Trim tenderloins. Cut in half horizontally almost but not all the way through; open out flat. Evenly spoon stuffing lengthwise along centre of each. Fold thin ends over filling, then fold up sides to enclose filling. With 12-inch (30 cm) soaked wooden skewer, sew each closed at 2-inch (5 cm) intervals. (Pork can be prepared to this point, wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 8 hours; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.)

Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; brush with half of the glaze. Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining glaze, for about 35 minutes or until juices run clear when pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside. Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove skewers; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick slices.

Additional information :

Variation
Lemon Glaze: Substitute 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice and 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind for the lemongrass. Decrease water to 1/2 cup (125 mL).

Tip
Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before using to prevent scorching. Instead of skewers, you can tie tenderloins at about 2-inch (5 cm) intervals with soaked kitchen string.