I can usually find pork tenderloin for $3 a pound at Costco, or about that when on sale at my normal grocery store. This recipe is super easy to meal prep when you find tenderloin on sale and can be frozen before or after cooking. I like to use this meat with fried rice, stir-fried noodles, on ramen, or with a side of potatoes and a veggie!
* 1-1.5 lbs pork tenderloin (not pork loin, which is a different cut of meat) * ~1/4 cup hoisin sauce * salt * fresh cracked black pepper * garlic powder * spray oil * 2 tbsp butter (optional, for finishing) * 1/2 tbsp freshly minced garlic (optional, for finishing)
**Instructions**
1. Preheat an oven to 425 °F. 2. Prepare a roasting pan, or create a makeshift roasting pan by setting an oven safe wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Place aluminum foil under the rack for easier clean-up, and spray the rack with oil. 3. Trim excess fat from the tenderloin. Season generously all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Apply an even layer of hoisin sauce all over the tenderloin except on the bottom, then place the tenderloin onto the prepared roasting pan sauce side down, and finish coating it. I recommend using a small silicon scraper to apply the sauce. 4. Insert a meat thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the tenderloin (a meat thermometer is highly recommended for this recipe). Roast in the oven until the thermometer reads 140 °F, about 20-25 minutes. 5. Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing, then slice into ~1/2 inch thick slices. Optionally, gently melt butter in the microwave, mix in minced garlic, and brush over the sliced pieces. Serve with fried rice, stir-fried noodles, ramen, or whatever sounds good!
**Meal Prep – Freeze Before Cooking**
*Freezing prepared raw pork tenderloin is a great way to prep for a quick meal and take advantage of sale prices.*
1. Trim the excess fat, season all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and hoisin sauce. Seal in an airtight container (I recommend a vacuum bag or freezer zip bag) and place in the freezer. 2. To prepare, thaw the tenderloin completely (I recommend transferring to the fridge the night before you want to prepare it). Once thawed, bake as directed.
**Meal Prep – Freeze After Cooking**
*Having prepared, cooked pork tenderloin in the freezer makes it so easy to reheat and add to ramen or fried rice. I typically bake one or two extra every time I make this recipe to have this easy option in the freezer.*
1. Prepare and bake as directed. 2. After baking, resting, and slicing, allow the tenderloin to cool to room temp. Once cool, seal the pieces in an airtight container (I recommend a vacuum bag or freezer zip bag) and place in the freezer. 3. To prepare from frozen, defrost then gently warm in the microwave on a low power setting until warmed through. Use meat to top ramen or toss in fried rice.
**If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments section!**
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# Hoisin Glazed Pork Tenderloin
I can usually find pork tenderloin for $3 a pound at Costco, or about that when on sale at my normal grocery store. This recipe is super easy to meal prep when you find tenderloin on sale and can be frozen before or after cooking. I like to use this meat with fried rice, stir-fried noodles, on ramen, or with a side of potatoes and a veggie!
Original Recipe: [https://www.craftycookbook.com/hoisin-glazed-pork-tenderloin/](https://www.craftycookbook.com/hoisin-glazed-pork-tenderloin/)
**Ingredients**
* 1-1.5 lbs pork tenderloin (not pork loin, which is a different cut of meat)
* ~1/4 cup hoisin sauce
* salt
* fresh cracked black pepper
* garlic powder
* spray oil
* 2 tbsp butter (optional, for finishing)
* 1/2 tbsp freshly minced garlic (optional, for finishing)
**Instructions**
1. Preheat an oven to 425 °F.
2. Prepare a roasting pan, or create a makeshift roasting pan by setting an oven safe wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Place aluminum foil under the rack for easier clean-up, and spray the rack with oil.
3. Trim excess fat from the tenderloin. Season generously all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Apply an even layer of hoisin sauce all over the tenderloin except on the bottom, then place the tenderloin onto the prepared roasting pan sauce side down, and finish coating it. I recommend using a small silicon scraper to apply the sauce.
4. Insert a meat thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the tenderloin (a meat thermometer is highly recommended for this recipe). Roast in the oven until the thermometer reads 140 °F, about 20-25 minutes.
5. Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing, then slice into ~1/2 inch thick slices. Optionally, gently melt butter in the microwave, mix in minced garlic, and brush over the sliced pieces. Serve with fried rice, stir-fried noodles, ramen, or whatever sounds good!
**Meal Prep – Freeze Before Cooking**
*Freezing prepared raw pork tenderloin is a great way to prep for a quick meal and take advantage of sale prices.*
1. Trim the excess fat, season all over with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and hoisin sauce. Seal in an airtight container (I recommend a vacuum bag or freezer zip bag) and place in the freezer.
2. To prepare, thaw the tenderloin completely (I recommend transferring to the fridge the night before you want to prepare it). Once thawed, bake as directed.
**Meal Prep – Freeze After Cooking**
*Having prepared, cooked pork tenderloin in the freezer makes it so easy to reheat and add to ramen or fried rice. I typically bake one or two extra every time I make this recipe to have this easy option in the freezer.*
1. Prepare and bake as directed.
2. After baking, resting, and slicing, allow the tenderloin to cool to room temp. Once cool, seal the pieces in an airtight container (I recommend a vacuum bag or freezer zip bag) and place in the freezer.
3. To prepare from frozen, defrost then gently warm in the microwave on a low power setting until warmed through. Use meat to top ramen or toss in fried rice.
**If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments section!**
Looks good!