Best Asian Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
162 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Best Asian Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Description
This recipe combines soy sauce, various vinegars, avocado or olive oil, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and fresh ginger to create a balanced marinade with salty, tangy, sweet, and aromatic elements. The pork tenderloin absorbs these flavors during at least two hours of marinating or overnight if refrigerated.
Grilling over medium-high heat with periodic basting brings a slight char and locks in juices for a tender pork roast. The meat is rested after cooking to allow juices to redistribute before slicing.
The result is a flavorful and moist pork tenderloin well-suited to casual gatherings or weeknight meals. The marinade and grilling technique bring depth and balance without complex steps.
The recipe scales easily for larger quantities and can be prepared in advance and frozen, making it convenient for meal planning and freezer-friendly cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce or alternative such as Bragg's Liquid Aminos
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar I used balsamic, try rice, red wine, even apple cider
- 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil I use Avocado and Olive Oil, generic cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar Heaping tablespoon, light or dark brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic crushed and rough chopped (or ½-1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 Tablespoon ginger fresh grated (or ¼-½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1-2 lb pork tenderloin
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together using a whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Place pork tenderloin(s) into gallon sized freezer bag (if freezing) squeeze our air, seal tightly and lay flat in freezer.
- Or, if making right away place in glass dish with marinade, turning occasionally. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours on counter turning occasionally or in refrigerator overnight.
- If frozen, when ready to barbecue, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge overnight. Or on counter for several hours, turning occasionally. Heat BBQ on medium-high, brush grill with oil.
- Remove pork from marinade, placing pork onto hot preheated grill. Cover and cook on each side for 7-8 minutes minutes per side, most tenderloins are triangular for a total of about 20-25 minutes.
- Baste with extra marinade, discard any leftover, or simmer leftover marinade for 10 minutes on stovetop and pour over cooked meat.
- Remove from grill and tent loosely with aluminum foil allowing to rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice into medallions, pour any juices over sliced meat and serve immediately. Pair with steamed broccoli, or these delicious roasted brussels sprouts and steamed white or brown rice.
Notes
- This marinade works well for doubling or tripling servings and is freezer-friendly for make-ahead meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 543mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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