Spicy Chinese Pork Tenderloin

Elevate your dinner game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Chinese Pork Tenderloin! Packed with savory, sweet, and fiery notes, this recipe combines tender pork marinated in a dynamic blend of soy sauce, hoisin, honey, and aromatic spices like ginger and Chinese five-spice powder. A hint of Sriracha brings the perfect level of heat, while a quick sear and oven roast lock in the juiciness. Topped with a thickened marinade-turned-glaze and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for pairing with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables, this quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a showstopping meal in under an hour!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Pork tenderloin
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat or silver skin from the pork tenderloin and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, Sriracha sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder.

Step 3

Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, then pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 5

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, and once hot, sear the marinated pork tenderloin for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

Step 6

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the pork for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 145°F (63°C) on a meat thermometer.

Step 7

While the pork is cooking, pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the simmering marinade, stirring until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.

Step 9

Remove the pork tenderloin from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Slice the pork into thin medallions and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle the thickened sauce over the top.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(679.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	965.7

Total Fat 32.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.4g
Cholesterol 309.4mg	0%
Sodium 4095.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 119.0g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 100.9mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 2473.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 49.9%

Carbs: 19.5%