Chinese Pork Tenderloin Recipe: Simplest Pork Serving

Pork holds a special place for many of us, and I know quite a few who love it above all else. One of the most popular ways to serve pork is grilled tenderloin. Today, I’m excited to share a unique Chinese pork tenderloin recipe with you.

The key to this dish is marinating, which takes some time but don’t worry—grilling only takes about 15 to 20 minutes. So, let’s dive into this delicious pork tenderloin recipe!

Chinese Pork Tenderloin Recipe Review

Here is the overview table for this recipe. Here I added information about cooking and preparation time, calories, number of servings, and many more. Carefully check this table before you start this recipe.

Course: Main	Cuisine: Chinese		Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 4 Hours 20 Minutes
Serving		Preparation Time	Grilling Time	Calories
3 Serving		4 hours 5 Minutes	15 Minutes	250

Utensils Needed For Chinese Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This simple recipe will need only 9 utensils. Almost all are very common. Only the charcoal grill and thermometer are not so common. If you don’t have this then you should bring this today. A food lover should have a charcoal grill in his garage.

• One Medium Mixing Bowl
• One Kitchen Press or Mincer
• One Tea Spoon
• One Zipper Bag
• One Charcoal Grill
• One Tongs
• One Thermometer
• One Knife
• Serving Plate

Chinese Pork Tenderloin Recipe Ingredients

The main ingredient of the Chinese pork tenderloin recipe is a tenderloin cut of pork. Besides this, you need to have sauce ingredients and some seasoning. The list is given here. Arrange them before you start.

• Pork Tenderloin: 300g
• Soy Sauce: 3 tbsp
• Brown Suger: ½ cup
• Sesame Oil: 2 tbsp
• White Pepper: 1 tbsp
• Ginger: 1 tsp (Minced)
• Garlic: 1 tsp (Minced)

Instructions For This Tenderloin Recipe

Here are the clearest instructions for you. I tried to keep it as easy as possible so that you understand it easily.

Step 1: Make The Sauce

First of all, we need to prepare a marinating sauce. To make this sauce, take a mid-size bowl and add 3 tbsp of Soy Sauce, ½ cup of Brown Suger, 2 tbsp Sesame Oil, 1 tbsp White Pepper, minced Ginger 1 tsp, and minced Garlic 1 tsp.

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Mix all these ingredients using a teaspoon. After mixing, keep half of the sauce in the mixed bowl and half in the zipper bag.

Step 2: Prepare And Merinate Tenderloin

Now take 300g pork tenderloin and clean it properly. After cleaning, close the zip and put the tenderloin inside the zipper bag. Now move the bag to mix the sauce and pork pieces very well. To marinate, keep the pork tenderloin for 3 – 6 hours in this way.

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Step 3: Heat the Charcoal Grill

Arrange an even layer of coals and light them. Allow the coals to heat until they are covered with white ash, which usually takes about 15-20 minutes. For optimal cooking, maintain medium-high heat.

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If you have a grill thermometer, aim for a temperature of around 375°F to 400°F. Once the coals are ready, spread them evenly for direct grilling, or push them to one side if you’re planning to use indirect heat for slower cooking. Place the grill grate on top, and you’re ready to cook!

Step 4: Grill The Tenderloin

Place the marinated pork tenderloin on the preheated grill directly over the coals. Sear each side for about 2-3 minutes to develop a nice char, then move the tenderloin to an area of the grill with indirect heat.

Cover the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.

Step 5: Cut And Serve

After 15 to 20 minutes of grilling, the tenderloin should be cooked. Once cooked, remove the tenderloin from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. It will allow the juices to be redistributed for a tender, flavorful result.

After resting, transfer the tenderloin to a chopping board and slice it. Arrange the slices on a serving plate, then drizzle the remaining half of the sauce made earlier. Your tenderloin is now ready to enjoy!

Do’s and Don’ts of The Recipe

Here are some strict instructions for you to make the recipe better. You can’t avoid these instructions. This will ensure the quality of your recipe.

• The charcoal grill is always best but to get the best result from it, you need to preheat it. So, in case of a pork tenderloin recipe, don’t forget to preheat it.
• Sometimes it looks perfect outside but the inside stays uncooked. In the case of hot meat like pork, the chance is high. So, to avoid this issue, you must use a kitchen thermometer. 
• Please be careful about overcooking. Only this issue has the ability to destroy your recipe. In this case, also, you should use thermometer.
• Flipping is the most vital part of this recipe. As we are cooking at around 400, we should flip at least after 3 to 5 minutes. This will ensure even cooking.

FAQs

Here are some questions and answers about the recipe. These answer will clear your confusion while trying this recipe at home.

My Opinion

This Chinese pork tenderloin recipe offers a flavorful and simple way to enjoy tender, juicy pork with minimal effort. With the right marinade, grilling technique, and attention to doneness, you’ll achieve a delicious, restaurant-quality dish at home.

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