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Asian Pork Tenderloin

By Kathi & Rachel

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This easy Asian Pork Tenderloin is marinated in a sweet and savory scratch made marinade. It is a simple but flavorful weeknight dinner that can be made on the grill, in the oven, or even in the air fryer.

sliced pork tenderloin on a plate garnished with green onion

Ingredients for Asian Pork Tenderloin

  • Pork Tenderloin (not to be confused with a pork loin!)
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sesame Oil
  • Brown Sugar
  • Ketchup
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Chinese Five Spice (optional but recommended)

mixing pork marinade in a pyrex glass dish

Mix the marinade ingredients together and pour directly over the pork tenderloin.

Time Saving Tip: Mix the marinade in a gallon plastic bag and marinate the pork in the same bag!

Added Flavor Tip: Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of of marinade and baste the pork tenderloin.

pouring marinade over pork loin

We recommend letting the pork marinate for  as little as 4 hours but as long as 24 hours, and also flipping the meat halfway through to assure that the pork is fully submerging in as much flavorful marinade as possible! 

basting pork loin with marinade

Pork Tenderloin can be Baked, Grilled, or Air Fried- Here’s how to cook it with each method.

For all methods, pork is fully cooked once it reaches an internal temperature at its thickest point of 145-160 degrees fahrenheit. Here is a great guide, check it out to see how you like your pork tenderloin cooked. For all doneness levels of pork, let the pork tenderloin rest for 3 minutes, this helps the juices remain inside the pork, leaving it plump and tender.

  • Baking: Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Place pork tenderloin on a foil lined baking sheet, sprayed with non stick spray. Bake for 20 minutes, or until pork reaches at least 145 degrees fahrenheit internally.
  • Air Fry: Preheat Air fryer to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Spray basket with nonstick spray and place pork into air fryer basket.  Cook for 16-20 minutes, or until pork reaches desired doneness between 145-160 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Grill: Preheat grill to medium. Spray grates carefully with nonstick spray. Using tongs, place pork tenderloin onto grill. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until pork reaches desired doneness of 145-160 degrees fahrenheit.

side view of grilled pork tenderloin

To garnish this pork, we like to use green onions and sesame seeds. I like to serve this Asian Pork with white rice and Asian slaw.

holding pork tenderloin with tongs while a knife slices it

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Enjoy! – Rachel & Kathi

sliced pork tenderloin on a plate garnished with green onion

Asian Pork Tenderloin

A delicious and simple pork tenderloin recipe with a sweet and savory marinade.
4.97 from 26 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Marinating Time: 8 hours hours
Servings: 4 people
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 1 2-2.5 lb pork tenderloin

Asian Marinade

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (we prefer low sodium)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh garlic or garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh ginger or ginger paste
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • .5 tsp Chinese five spice (optional but recommended for added flavor)

Instructions

  • Combine marinade ingredients. Add pork to marinade and cover (or use a gallon plastic bag tightly sealed). Place in refrigerator for 8-24 hours, rotating halfway through.
  • Cook pork tenderloin as desired (bake, grill or airfry)
    Baking: Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Place pork tenderloin on a foil lined baking sheet, sprayed with non stick spray. Bake for 20 minutes, or until pork reaches at least 145 degrees fahrenheit internally.
    Air Fry: Preheat Air fryer to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Spray basket with nonstick spray and place pork into air fryer basket.  Cook for 16-20 minutes, or until pork reaches desired doneness between 145-160 degrees fahrenheit.
    Grill: Preheat grill to medium. Spray grates carefully with nonstick spray. Using tongs, place pork tenderloin onto grill. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until pork reaches desired doneness of 145-160 degrees fahrenheit.
    *For all methods, pork is fully cooked once it reaches an internal temperature at its thickest point of 145-160 degrees fahrenheit. For all doneness levels of pork, let the pork tenderloin rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve & enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1382mg | Potassium: 1041mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Walky says

    February 6, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    Absolutely fantastic flavours. Would this marinade work with chicken tenderloins?

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  2. Avril Britten says

    January 3, 2025 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    what a winner! will be in regular rotation for sure 🙂 if anyone is pressed for time, I poked a few holes in the loins to help speed the marinating along and there was ZERO loss of juiciness!

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      January 4, 2025 at 6:55 am

      Thank you for the 5 stars! So glad you Loved it! Kathi

      Reply
  3. Jeff Nayda says

    November 5, 2024 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    Five star review is based on the marinade which is really good. My preference for cooking pork tenderloin is to sear all sides over high heat (cast iron skillet or grill ) for a couple of minutes then finish in a 350 degree oven/grill until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees (remove, tent with foil, rest, then slice–there should be a little pink in the center).

    Reply
  4. Tams says

    August 24, 2024 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    Defininately making this a part of my usual go-to mealplans. My family loves it.

    Reply
  5. Matthew Travis says

    October 2, 2023 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    Great…I’d use a bit less sesame oil next time tho!

    Reply
  6. Norma Stilwell says

    September 27, 2023 at 3:36 pm

    4 stars
    Everyone loved this. I will make it again.

    Reply
  7. Nancy says

    February 9, 2023 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    This is fabulous! I have made it twice, once in the air fryer and in the oven. Much better and more tender in the oven. I followed the directions and everyone raved about it. I served it with pineapple rice and an Asian salad.

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  8. Brian C. says

    September 5, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. I have made it on the grill and baked it in the oven.

    Reply
  9. George Ridinger says

    March 20, 2022 at 8:14 am

    is that 1/5 teaspoon or 5 it shows .5 not sure thanks

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      March 20, 2022 at 8:54 am

      Hi George – thats 1/2 teaspoon. Hope you love it!

      Reply
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