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Tenderloin Char Siu Pork
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Tenderloin Char Siu Pork

A leaner sibling of pork belly Char Siu with all of the flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Marination Time1 day
Total Time1 day 1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Char Siu Pork, Chinese BBQ Pork, Pork, Pork Tenderloin
Servings: 4 people
Author: Ume

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon five spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon mirin
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Whisk the salt, pepper, five spice powder, mirin, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and food coloring in a small bowl. Put the pork tenderloin in a gallon ziploc bag or airtight container with the marinade ingredients. Marinate for 24 hours, rotating the bag occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F or 176°C. Remove pork from the bag and discard marinade. Place the pork in a baking dish and bake for 50 minutes; 25 minutes on each side. Rest in the baking dish for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with sesame seeds, hot mustard, or ketchup.