Oriental Pork Tenderloin
Elevate your dinner table with this flavorful Oriental Pork Tenderloin recipe, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic spices. This dish features tender, juicy pork infused with a rich marinade of soy sauce, honey, garlic, fresh ginger, and sesame oil, delivering bold Asian-inspired flavors in every bite. The pork is first seared to lock in its juices, then baked to perfection, basting in its flavorful marinade for an irresistibly caramelized finish. With a quick 15-minute prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or an elegant weekend dinner. Garnished with vibrant green onions and nutty sesame seeds, it’s as stunning as it is satisfying. Serve with steamed rice or a crisp side salad for a complete meal that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork tenderloin
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, and ground black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the meat is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to infuse.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade (reserving the marinade for later) and sear the pork on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms.
Transfer the seared pork to a baking dish and pour the reserved marinade over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C). Baste the pork with the marinade halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Slice the tenderloin into medallions and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 3854 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 119.6 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2515 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
