Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin rests in a soy, brown sugar, and sherry marinade kissed with cinnamon, onion, and garlic, resulting in juicy slices with a gently spiced, caramelized crust. Grilled over high heat, it balances sweet and savory notes with a subtle warmth. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout, Marinated Pork Tenderloin pairs well with grilled vegetables or a simple salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marinated Pork Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Put soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, dried onion, cinnamon, olive oil, and a little garlic powder into a large resealable plastic bag; seal and shake to combine. Add the pork to the bag with the marinade, seal again, and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours.
- 2
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 3
Lightly oil the grate. Place the tenderloins on the grill and discard the marinade. Cook for 20 minutes, or to your preferred doneness. Slice into medallions and serve.
- Calories 390.99 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 47.13 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 22.86 g 8%
- Total Fat 12.29 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.3 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 139.04 mg High 46%
- Sodium 2125.3 mg High 92%
- Dietary Fiber 3.12 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 12.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.42 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 0.99 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 275.77 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 8.26 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Marinated Pork Tenderloin is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, Dried Onion, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 390.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marinated Pork Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, Dried Onion, Garlic Powder, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marinated Pork Tenderloin?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 390.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marinated Pork Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Marinated Pork Tenderloin healthy?
- Marinated Pork Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 390.99 calories and 47.13 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2125.3 mg (92% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.3 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Garlic, Onions 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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