HOW TO MAKE ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN WITH KALBI MARINADE

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is a more affordable cut.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Add the pork tenderloin to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

Remove the pork from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels.

Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the pork for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

While the pork is roasting, combine the remaining marinade with water in a small saucepan.

Bring the marinade to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and thicken with cornstarch mixed with water, stirring until smooth.

Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes, tented with foil.

Slice the pork tenderloin and serve drizzled with the thickened marinade, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

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