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Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 35 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
    • 🧂 salt and ground black pepper

  • Sauces & Condiments

    • 🍅 ⅓ cup ketchup
    • ⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha®)

  • Vegetables & Herbs

    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¼ cup chopped green onion (white part only)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops

  • Fruits

    • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved

  • Spices & Sweeteners

    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • Cooking Oils & Fats

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon butter

STEPS

1

Cut tenderloin into 4 pieces. Arrange in a single layer between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each is about 1-inch thick. Generously season with salt and black pepper.

2

Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place pork in pan; reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

4

Return skillet to medium heat. Stir butter into hot pan. When butter melts and starts to brown, stir in pineapple chunks. Cook, stirring, until pineapple is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

5

Stir in ketchup mixture and 1/4 cup green onion (white parts). Reduce heat to low and simmer until garlic and onion have softened, 5 minutes.

6

Return pork to skillet; cook, stirring, until pork is heated through. Garnish with 2 tablespoons green onion tops.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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297

Calories

  • 26
    Protein
  • 23
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Pounding the pork tenderloin helps to ensure it cooks evenly and quickly.Use fresh pineapple if possible for a stronger flavor, but canned pineapple works well as a convenient substitute.Adjust the amount of hot chili sauce to your preferred spice level.Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.