Name: Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated in Spicy Soy Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 0.25 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; 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch-thick medallions

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 August 14, 2020

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Low Sodium 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.

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.