Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated in Spicy Soy Sauce

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Crisp on the outside and buttery-tender on the inside, these sweet and spicy soy sauce-marinated pork tenderloin medallions make for a delicious, healthful and elegant entree. Serve with snow peas, brown rice and Sour Mango Salad on the side.

By Corinne Trang

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low Added Sugar Low-Fat Heart-Healthy High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large clove garlic, peeled and finely grated or minced
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 fresh red Thai chile (see Note) or cayenne chile pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch-thick medallions

Directions

Whisk soy sauce and sugar in a medium bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in garlic, ginger, chile and oil.
Place pork in a resealable plastic bag. Add the marinade and seal the bag, squeezing air out. Turn the bag to coat the medallions. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the bag once to redistribute the marinade.
Preheat the grill to medium. Remove the pork from the marinade. (Discard marinade.) Grill the medallions until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Tips

Note: Thai chiles can be red or green, are only about 1 1/2 inches long and 1/4 inch or less in diameter. They are on the high end of the heat scale. Find them in Asian markets. If unavailable, substitute fresh cayenne chiles or 1/2 teaspoon or more to taste of purchased chile sauce, such as Sriracha. Fresh chiles can be frozen, in an airtight container, for up to 3 months.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, August/September 2006

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131	Calories
3g	Fat
1g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Total Sugars 1g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 24g	48%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Vitamin A 11IU	0%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Folate 0mcg	0%
Sodium 117mg	5%
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 32mg	8%
Potassium 460mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated in Spicy Soy Sauce

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