Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin features a balanced blend of salty soy, sweet hoisin, and earthy black bean sauce lifted by ginger, garlic, and a hint of five-spice. The meat turns tender and juicy with a glossy, aromatic finish that pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried greens. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want bold, comforting flavors.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry, black bean sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and five-spice powder in a shallow glass dish. Add the tenderloins and turn them to coat evenly. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
While the oven heats, take the tenderloins out of the refrigerator. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until your desired doneness, 30 to 35 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice diagonally into thin slices.
- Calories 291.17 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 41.26 g Good Source 83%
- Carbohydrate 16.88 g 6%
- Total Fat 5.52 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.08 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.47 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1606.06 mg High 70%
- Dietary Fiber 3.05 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.28 g --
- Added Sugars 2.62 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 19.29 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 242.9 mcg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin C 10.57 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chinese Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Bean Sauce, Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, and Five Spice. Each serving provides about 291.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Bean Sauce, Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, Five-Spice, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin?
- About 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin healthy?
- Chinese-Style Marinated Pork Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 291.17 calories and 41.26 g of protein, or 83% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1606.06 mg (70% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.08 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.62 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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