Asian-Glazed 'Melt-in-Your-Mouth' Pork Tenderloin
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1 gallon water
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup salt
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2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
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1/4 cup grated onion
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1 lemon, thinly sliced
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
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1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin
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1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
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1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
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1/2 cup hoisin sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
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3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Directions
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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.
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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.
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Prepare an outdoor grill for high heat.
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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.