Easy Asian-Inspired Pork Tenderloin

If you’re looking to elevate your pork tenderloin game, this recipe is an absolute must-try. Picture this: I stumbled upon a surplus of leftover rice in my fridge, and a brilliant idea struck me—why not whip up a mouthwatering Asian-inspired fried rice? And let me tell you, the combination was a match made in culinary heaven, resulting in a delectably speedy weeknight feast.

Prepare to be captivated by the incredible flavours that unfold when you bring together tender pork tenderloin and fragrant fried rice. It’s a culinary adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds and bring a delightful change to your dinner routine.

Get ready to indulge in this remarkable fusion of flavours and textures—your taste buds will thank you!

Asian-Inspired Pork Tenderloin

Americas Test Kitchen

This dish incorporates an easy Chinese-inspired glaze is a simple, tasty complement to juicy pork tenderloin.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 4 servings

Calories 356 kcal

Equipment

• 1 12 inch skillet with lid

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup dry sherry
• 3 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp. light brown sugar
• 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 2 lbs. pork tenderloins 2 loins total
• 1 tsp. five-spice powder see note
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil

Instructions

 

• Whisk water, ketchup, sherry, hoisin, sugar, and ginger in medium bowl. Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with five-spice powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high until just smoking. Cook tenderloins until well-browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add sauce mixture and cook covered, rolling tenderloins occasionally, until meat registers 145 degrees, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 5 minutes.
• Simmer sauce and any accumulated pork juices until thickened, about 3 minutes. Slice pork and transfer to platter. Pour sauce over pork. Serve.

Notes

Five-spice powder is a combination of cinnamon, clove, fennel, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns. You can substitute with cinnamon or garam masala.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 50gCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 48gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 985mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 3mg

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