Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin
Pan fried chili garlic pork tenderloin strips in a sticky sweet and spicy sauce.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork Tenderloin cut into strips
- 1 Tbsp 16g Chili Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Sauce
- 3-4 cloves 20g Garlic, roughly chopped or minced
- 1/4 C 60g Lite Pancake Syrup*
- 1/4 C 60g Lime Juice (about 2 medium limes)
- 2 Tbsp 60g Gochujang**
- 1 Tbsp 15g Soy Sauce
Instructions
- Cut a pork tenderloin into 1/2" rounds and then cut each round into 2-3 strips. The strips should be about 2-3 inches long or roughly the size of your pinky or ring finger.
- Use a paper towel to pat the pork dry before adding the strips of pork to a bowl and toss in the chili oil before adding the ground ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss/stir until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mince or chop the garlic. Set both aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork strips in an even layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until there's a small amount of pink remaining in the center. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fully cooked (165ºF internal temp). Transfer the cooked pork to a plate.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds, before adding the sauce. Scrape any crispy bits of the bottom of the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens, about 45-60 seconds. Be sure to stir to avoid burning.
- Turn off the heat, add the pork back to the skillet, and stir to coat the pork in the sauce. Serve with toasted sesame seeds, scallions, cilantro, and/or lime wedges.
Notes
*I used Hungry Jack Lite syrup, but you could use any sugar free pancake syrup. You could also use other sticky sweeteners like honey.
**You could substitute another hot chili paste like sambal oelek or a chili garlic sauce/sriracha.
Don't be salty. Since every gochujang, soy sauce, and pancake syrup may vary, you can add fresh lime juice in the case of an overly salty finished product. Other solutions include fresh cilantro or herbs, serving with rice and other vegetables, or adding sweetness via a pinch of sugar or honey drizzle.
Each 3-ounce serving of pork has 3 WW SmartPoints (blue plan).
Nutrition
Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g