How to Make Chinese Pork Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chinese cuisine is known for its bold flavors, diverse ingredients, and rich history. One dish that embodies all of these characteristics is Chinese Pork Tenderloin. This flavorful and succulent dish is a classic in Chinese cooking, and it's sure to become a favorite in your own kitchen. With a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, Chinese Pork Tenderloin is a dish that will impress your family and friends.

While the origins of this dish in Chinese cuisine are unclear, ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 1 tablespoon black bean sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 ½ teaspoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pinch Chinese five-spice powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place tenderloins in a shallow glass dish. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry, black bean sauce, ginger, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and five-spice powder. Pour marinade over pork, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove tenderloins from refrigerator while the oven preheats.
  • Bake pork in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or to desired doneness. Let stand for 10 minutes, and then slice diagonally into thin slices.
  • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 374mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 594mg