Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
Savory and flavorful Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin recipe
in Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

20-25 min

Ready In

4h 30min (including marinating time)

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole pork tenderloin , well trimmed
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup light brown sugar , packed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon Japanese sake
1 tablespoon yellow miso ( Yellow miso can be bought in the chinese section of the market )
2 teaspoons crushed fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
260
Sugar
11g
Fat
8g
Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, often served during special occasions or holidays. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering with friends and family. The juicy and flavorful pork tenderloin is coated with a delicious marinade that is savory, sweet, and slightly spicy. The Chinese five spice powder adds a unique blend of flavors that complements the pork perfectly, while the yellow miso adds a subtle sweetness and a deeper savory flavor. This dish is best served hot and paired with rice and steamed vegetables.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine water or chicken stock, light brown sugar, kosher salt, Chinese five spice powder, Kikkoman soy sauce, dry sherry or Japanese sake, yellow miso, crushed fresh garlic, and red food coloring.
2.Mix the ingredients until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
3.Add the pork tenderloin to the marinade and mix well, making sure that the meat is evenly coated.
4.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5.Preheat your oven to 400°F. Remove the pork from the marinade and discard any excess marinade.
6.Place the pork on a roasting rack on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached.
7.Let the pork rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Chinese Roast Pork Tenderloin is deliciously savory, juicy, and bursting with flavor.

It is an easy-to-make recipe that impresses with its complexity of flavors.

CONS

This recipe calls for red food coloring, which may be considered unhealthy by some.

The high amount of sodium in the marinade may be a concern for those monitoring their salt intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals.
It is a good source of thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc.
However, it is also high in fat and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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