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Honey-Ginger Pork Tenderloin

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This wonderful dish has quickly become one of our regular Favorite meals! It turns out tender and very flavorful every time :) It's SO easy to prepare and goes well with just about any side dish. I usually marinate two tenderloins at a time - one for that day's meal and one to freeze for later (perfect for those days when you just don't feel like cooking). A HUGE "Thank You" to www.thechunkychef.com for sharing this incredible recipe :)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 1 Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pork Tenderloin trimmed, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels
  • ½ Cup Honey
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice or bottled
  • 2 ½ Tbsp Soy Sauce I use the Low-sodium variety
  • 2 tsp Garlic, minced I use the all-ready minced Garlic in the jar
  • Pinch Cayenne Pepper
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil for searing
  • Fresh, Chopped Parsley garnish

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the trimmed, rinsed and patted dry Pork Tenderloin into a large Ziploc baggie. Set aside.
  • In a small/medium bowl, combine the Honey, Ginger, Lemon Juice, Soy Sauce, Garlic and spices. Whisk/mix until well combined.
  • Pour half of the marinade into the baggie with the Pork and seal. Let marinate in refrigerator for 4-24 hours. Reserve the other half in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later.
  • When ready to bake the pork, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • Remove the reserved marinade from refrigerator and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the Olive Oil over Medium to Medium-High heat.
  • Once the oil is heated, remove the Pork Tenderloin from the marinade and place into the heated oil/pan. Sear all sides of the tenderloin until a light golden brown.
  • Place the seared Pork onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, or until inside temperature of Pork reaches 132-134 degrees.
  • Evenly brush the Pork with the reserved marinade and continue baking for 5-7 more minutes, or until inside temperature reaches 140 degrees. Note: you may broil the Pork on High for a couple of minutes instead of continuing to bake, if desired.
  • Remove the Pork from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for about 5 minutes - pork will continue to cook and should register 145 degrees with light pink insides (see photo).
  • Brush the Pork with run-off marinade from baking sheet and sprinkle the top with the Fresh, Chopped Parsley. Slice into desired thickness and serve with your favorite sides and veggies. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: If you're preparing 2 Tenderloins, simply double all ingredients.