Tamarind and Onion Roast Pork Tenderloin - SippitySup

Ingredients

• ¼ cup tamarind paste
• water (as needed)
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup chile-garlic sauce (see notes)
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (divided)
• salt and black pepper (as needed)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound, tied to ensure even cooking)
• 3 tablespoons canola oil (divided)
• 2 red onions (peeled, halved, and thinly sliced)