Description
A quick and elegant hoisin-glazed pork tenderloin recipe featuring a savory-sweet glaze that enhances the natural flavors of the tender meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for searing (neutral oil with a high smoke point such as vegetable, canola, or grapeseed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the hoisin sauce, minced garlic, soy sauce, and grated ginger until smooth and well combined.
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
- Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Coat the seared pork with the hoisin glaze, reserving some glaze for serving.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15–20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing into medallions.
- Serve with rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables and drizzle with any remaining glaze.
Notes
Ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F for safe consumption. You can make the glaze ahead of time and adjust its sweetness as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pork tenderloin, hoisin glaze, easy dinner, Asian-inspired, weeknight meal