Asian-Glazed 'Melt-in-Your-Mouth' Pork Tenderloin

A sweet and salty brine is the secret to this Asian-inspired pork tenderloin. Let the pork tenderloin soak in the brine for 2 to 8 hours to become tender, juicy, and flavorful. Grill and serve the sliced tenderloin with the Asian glaze. Complete the meal with brown rice, glazed carrots, and steamed green vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 34 mins
• Calories: 555 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 gallon water
• ¼ cup grated onion
• ½ cup teriyaki sauce
• ½ cup salt
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin
• ½ cup hoisin sauce
• ½ cup sweet and sour sauce
• 2 tablespoons finely grated ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make the brine, mix together the water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt, 2 tablespoons ginger, onion, lemon, 5 cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce in a large container. Add the pork tenderloin, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.

Step 2

For the glaze, whisk together 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, sweet and sour sauce, hoisin sauce, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons ginger, brown sugar, and orange juice.

Step 3

Prepare an outdoor grill for high heat.

Step 4

Cook the pork tenderloin on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 12 minutes per side. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and cover with foil; allow to rest for 10 minutes. To serve, brush with glaze, and cut into thin slices.