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Asian Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This Asian Pork Tenderloin recipe is a flavor explosion! Light, healthy, and incredibly tasty, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy pork tenderloin gets glazed with a sweet and savory honey-soy marinade, then baked to perfection. Ready in under an hour, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite! #AsianPorkTenderloin #HealthyRecipe #PorkTenderloin #HoneySoy #WeeknightDinner

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 151.7 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.3 (27 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Pork Tenderloin

  • 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 0 molasses
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

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How to Make Asian Pork Tenderloin

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Trim any visible fat from 1.5 lb pork tenderloin.
  3. Place pork tenderloin in a shallow baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.
  5. Brush the honey mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin.
  6. Sprinkle generously with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly.
  9. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

7g

Carbs

0g

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