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Chinese Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Sauce
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Make perfect Chinese pork tenderloin at home! Super easy to make and tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant dish!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 10
Calories: 273 kcal
Author: Melissa Howell
Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin
  • 2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
For the Pork Tenderloin
  1. Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with foil. Set aside.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and ground cinnamon. Rub on all sides of both pork tenderloins and let the pork loins sit for 30 minutes. (If you need to wait longer than 30 minutes, be sure to put the pork in the refrigerator).

  3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Place a large frying pan or skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

  4. Add the pork tenderloins to the pan, one at a time, and sear each side for 1-2 minutes, until nicely browned.

  5. Put the pork tenderloins on the prepared baking sheet and put into the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the temperature registers between 145 and 155 degrees F. on a meat thermometer.

  6. Let the meat rest for ten minutes before slicing.

For the Honey Garlic Sauce
  1. In a medium-size saucepan on the stove, add the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, olive oil, hoisin sauce, minced onion, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to boil.

  2. Mix the cold water and corn starch together in a small bowl or cup. When the sauce ingredients come to a boil, slowly whisk in the corn starch mixture, and continue to boil, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Remove from the heat to allow to cool slightly and thicken a little more. (You can add the red pepper flakes now if desired).

  3. When ready to serve, slice the meat and arrange it on a platter. Pour desired amount of sauce over the top, and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish if desired.