Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

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I thoroughly enjoyed this plate of florescent food, and if you're a fan of the Chinese take-out version, I believe you will enjoy this too.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin

  • salt and ground black pepper

  • cup ketchup

  • cup seasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha®)

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • ¼ cup chopped green onion (white part only)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops

Directions

  1. Cut tenderloin into 4 pieces. Arrange in a single layer between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each is about 1-inch thick. Generously season with salt and black pepper.

  2. Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place pork in pan; reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Return skillet to medium heat. Stir butter into hot pan. When butter melts and starts to brown, stir in pineapple chunks. Cook, stirring, until pineapple is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. Stir in ketchup mixture and 1/4 cup green onion (white parts). Reduce heat to low and simmer until garlic and onion have softened, 5 minutes.

  6. Return pork to skillet; cook, stirring, until pork is heated through. Garnish with 2 tablespoons green onion tops.

    close up view of Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin with pineapple piece, green onions, and sesame seeds, served with white rice on a white plate
    Erin Marie
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297 Calories
11g Fat
23g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 515mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 573mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.