Honey Sesame Pork Tenderloin
Tender and juicy pork tenderloin with an Asian flair!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time14 minutes mins
Rest TIme3 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Keyword: grilled pork tenderloin, juicy pork tenderloin, pork tenderloin
Servings: 4
Calories: 331kcal
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic or 1/4 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tablspoon sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
- 4 tablspoons sesame seeds
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil.
Place the tenderloin in a heavy plastic bag; pour the soy mixture over it to coat.
Let marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Remove pork from the marinade and pat dry. Discard the remaining marinade.
Roast or grill (see specific instructions below).
How to roast:
On a shallow plate, combine the honey and brown sugar.
Roll the tenderloin in the honey mixture, coating it well, then sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
Roast in a shallow baking dish at 400°F for 20-30 minutes or until the pork's internal temperature reads 145°F.
Let the pork rest for 3 minutes, transfer to a platter, slice and serve.
How to grill:
Heat the grill on medium-high until it reaches 400°F.
In a small bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, and sesame seeds.
Place the pork tenderloin on the hot grill and cook each of the four sides for 1 1/2 minutes. (Be sure to close the lid each time after you flip)
Once each side has been seared, turn the grill down to low-medium heat (around 300°F) and brush each of the four sides with the honey mixture.
Grill for an additional 2 minutes on each of the four sides, brushing the tenderloin with the honey mixture each time you flip. Keep the lid down as much as possible.
Check the internal temperature of the pork - if it is between 140-145, remove the tenderloin from the grill. If it has not reached 140, continue to grill on low until it does.
Place the tenderloin on a platter and let rest for 3 minutes. Slice and serve.
Serving: 0.25loin | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1842mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 27.5mg | Iron: 3mg