Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin

A few weeks ago, I joined my mom, aunt, and sister in Memphis for a girls’ weekend.  We try to get together about once a year without kids to shop, eat, and play.

 We typically dine in one night, and dine out the other.  This last visit, my aunt served a delicious pork tenderloin one night that I’ve been dying to eat again.  With just three ingredients and tons of flavor, this easy pork tenderloin marinade is perfect for a busy weeknight and tasty enough for company.

Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin

2 pork tenderloins (they come 2 to a package)

1/4 cup soy sauce (can use reduced sodium)

1/4 cup roasted garlic-flavored rice vinegar

2 T. honey

Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey in a large ziploc bag.  Add tenderloins and marinate in the refrigerator for several hours or, if time permits, overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a baking dish with foil to create a well for baking meat and marinade.   Transfer meat and marinade into foil-lined dish and bake uncovered for about 50 minutes.

Slice meat and serve.

Printable Recipe

To complete the meal, serve with Bob Evans prepared mashed potatoes (delish!), a green salad, and prepared rolls.

*Recipe halves easily.

Recipe adapted from Holly Clegg cookbook.

Other pork tenderloin recipes that we use often…Pork Tenderloin with Cavendar’s Seasoning, Pork Tenderloin with Hoisin Sauce, and Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce.