Asian Pork Tenderloin

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Asian Pork Tenderloin
45 min.
6
286kcal

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Craving a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that's both gluten and dairy-free? Look no further than this Asian Pork Tenderloin recipe! Tender, juicy pork infused with a sweet and savory Asian-inspired marinade, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s ready in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, and clocks in at a reasonable 286 calories per serving.

This recipe utilizes ingredients like sesame oil, light soy sauce, and a touch of brown sugar to create a flavor profile that's bold yet balanced. The combination of dry mustard, garlic, and lemon juice adds a zing that complements the richness of the pork. The pork tenderloin, known for its tenderness, is the star of the show, absorbing all those delicious flavors during an 8-hour marinade.

Imagine the aroma filling your kitchen as the pork roasts to perfection. The high heat of the oven ensures a beautifully seared exterior while keeping the inside incredibly moist and tender. Serve it sliced with your favorite Asian-inspired sides like steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful and healthy Asian Pork Tenderloin!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon mustard dry
  •  garlic cloves crushed
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 1.5 teaspoons pepper 
  • 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin 
  • 0.3 cup sesame oil 
  • 0.3 cup lite soy sauce 
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 8 ingredients.
  2. Place pork in a shallow dish; add marinade, turning pork to coat. Cover and chill 8 hours.
  3. Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade.
  4. Place in a foil-lined roasting pan.
  5. Bake at 450 for 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 16
  6. Let pork stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories286kcal
Protein35.49%
Fat42.82%
Carbs21.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.83
Glycemic Load
0.34
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
16.640434594906%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286.18kcal
14.31%
Fat:13.56g
20.86%
Saturated Fat:2.66g
16.65%
Carbohydrates:15.45g
5.15%
Net Carbohydrates:15.02g
5.46%
Sugar:12.87g
14.3%
Cholesterol:73.71mg
24.57%
Sodium:856.67mg
37.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.29g
50.57%
Vitamin B1:1.14mg
76.02%
Selenium:37.38µg
53.4%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.57%
Vitamin B3:8.14mg
40.69%
Phosphorus:310.11mg
31.01%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.47%
Potassium:562.99mg
16.09%
Zinc:2.29mg
15.29%
Iron:1.99mg
11.04%
Magnesium:43.58mg
10.9%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.72%
Vitamin B5:1.05mg
10.49%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.83%
Copper:0.16mg
7.82%
Vitamin C:3.38mg
4.1%
Calcium:34.83mg
3.48%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3.03%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Vitamin K:2.21µg
2.1%
Fiber:0.43g
1.72%
Folate:5.93µg
1.48%
Source:My Recipes