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    Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin

    Published by Melissa on May 15, 2022 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 16 Comments

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    This recipe for Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin with a sweet and sticky Korean-style sauce is a simple and always satisfying family dinner that’s big on flavor. 

    slices of korean style pork tenderloin

    ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This recipe uses one simple (and flavor-packed) recipe for both the marinade and the sauce. It’s mostly hands-off and is kid-approved! 

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    How to Make Korean-Style Baked Pork Tenderloin

    The key to the rich flavor in every bite of your pork is to marinate it. 

    Note: This recipe requires that you marinate the pork tenderloin 8 hours to overnight so be sure to account for this in your schedule.

    As your meat marinates, move it around every now and again to make sure that the marinade is evenly distributed.

    One of the most important steps is to NOT discard the marinade after you remove your pork tenderloin from the marinade. You’ll cook the marinade to turn it into the Korean-style sauce!

    marinating pork tenderloin

    Searing your tenderloin on all sides will help seal in the moisture. It will also provide some beautiful charring and extra flavor. I don’t recommend skipping this step!

    After your tenderloin comes out of the oven, some of the marinade may have burned in the pan. Do not scrape any of the liquid from the bottom of the skillet.  Your reserved marinade will become your sauce and you don’t want to add any of the acrid flavor from burnt food. 

    cooking pork marinade in a pot on the stove

    Tip: Make sure that your remaining marinade is simmered for 5 minutes. 

    After 5 minutes, the marinade will cook down into a sauce. And it’s important to simmer the sauce after it’s contacted the raw meat. 

    However, if you still have concerns you can make a fresh batch of the sauce, using the same measurements, and simmering down for 5 minutes to thicken.

    searing marinated pork

    Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork Loin

    Though the name is similar, pork tenderloin and pork loin come from two different parts of the animal. The tenderloin is long and thin. The pork loin is large and often square or rectangular. There is a line of fat on the pork loin, and the tenderloin is very lean. 

    The two cuts of pork also cook very differently, so it’s not recommended to use them interchangeably in recipes. 

    slices of pork tenderloin with rice

    How to Serve Baked Pork Tenderloin

    When the pork is done in the oven, remove the pan. Let the meat rest for a few minutes on the counter. Then slice the tenderloin and drizzle with your sauce.

    Can I Make Extra Sauce? 

    Yes! If you or your family likes extra sauce for dipping as you eat, simply double the marinade amount.

    slices of pork tenderloin

    Storage Suggestions

    Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Re-heat them in the microwave to serve. 

    More Pork Recipes

    Try these other easy pork recipes next:

    • Spicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin is our go-to pork recipe for summer. 
    • BBQ Pork Tenderloin has a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce. 
    • Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Marsala is juicy, tender and cooks up in one pot. 
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    Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin

    This oven-baked pork tenderloin recipe gets tons of flavor from the Korean-style marinade and sauce. 
    Course: Pork
    Cuisine: Korean
    Keyword: oven baked pork tenderloin
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 218kcal
    Author: Barbara Bakes LLC
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    Equipment

    • CIA Masters Collection 6 Piece Measuring Spoon Set
    • 1Easylife 18/8 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, Set of 6 for Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients
    • Anchor Hocking 2 Quart Glass Batter Bowl With Lid (81106L11)

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup of low sodium soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 4 cloves of garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    Instructions

    • Add the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper to a large Ziploc bag. Add the pork tenderloin. Seal and marinate in a refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
    • Preheat the oven to 425° F. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork from bag, reserving marinade. Add vegetable oil and pork to pan, cook 6 minutes, browning on all sides.
    • Place the pan in the oven, and bake for 15 minutes or until the meat thermometer registers 145° (medium) or until the desired degree of doneness. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
    • While meat is resting, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
    • To serve, cut pork into ½ inch thick slices and drizzle with sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 574mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
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    1. Shannon

      May 21, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      We had this for dinner tonight and it was easy and delicious. Thank you for the recipe!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        May 21, 2022 at 7:25 pm

        That’s great – thanks Shannon!

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    2. Nagi@RecipeTinEats

      April 05, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Oooh! Tenderloin in korean style! Very delicious indeed!

      Reply
    3. Pam

      November 13, 2008 at 5:51 am

      I am so glad you tried it…wasn’t it good? I loved how tender the meat was but also how full of flavor the marinade tasted. Thanks for giving me a shout out on your blog – I appreciate it very much.

      Great meme above.

      Reply
    4. Sara

      November 11, 2008 at 2:37 pm

      This looks great, I have a pork tenderloin sitting in the freezer right now!

      Reply
    5. Lisa

      November 11, 2008 at 2:14 pm

      I might try this recipe in the crockpot.

      Reply
    6. Veronica

      November 10, 2008 at 9:29 pm

      What a simple sounding delicious looking recipe. I will have to check out Pam’s blog.

      Reply
    7. Maria

      November 10, 2008 at 8:22 pm

      Pam always has great recipes! Glad you tried this one! Looks great!

      Reply
    8. Tami

      November 10, 2008 at 7:15 pm

      Great pictures! I’m definitely going to try this one. Thanks for sharing it!

      Reply
    9. Birdie

      November 10, 2008 at 6:52 pm

      This is a great sounding sauce for pork. It looks really good!

      Reply
    10. Freya

      November 10, 2008 at 10:13 am

      Gorgeous looking meal! I love this way of cooking pork!! So flavourful and tender!
      By the way, I’ve meme’d you. Thanks!!

      Reply
    11. Sophie

      November 10, 2008 at 3:33 pm

      Delicious, I bet the pork holds the flavor quite well too :).

      Reply
    12. Megan

      November 10, 2008 at 2:51 pm

      A delicious recipe thats light to boot, thats my kind of recipe. 🙂

      Reply
    13. priscilla

      November 10, 2008 at 2:10 pm

      that looks so good! i know i need to try that too after seeing it on Pam’s blog…yummy!

      Reply
    14. HoneyB

      November 10, 2008 at 10:12 am

      I saw your title and I just “knew” this was from Pam! This looks so delicious!

      Reply
    15. Lorraine E

      November 10, 2008 at 7:23 am

      Yummm Korean meat is so delicious and tender. That looks absolutely marvelous! 🙂

      Reply

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