Asian Sesame Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This one pan Asian Sesame Pork Tenderloin Recipe uses pork tenderloin that’s glazed with a sweet, teriyaki-ginger sauce topped with sesame seeds.

How to Make Asian Sesame Pork Tenderloin Recipe

When you want restaurant-quality Chinese food that you make at home, look no further than this quick and easy recipe for Asian Sesame Pork Tenderloin.

It’s made with tender and lean, pork tenderloin that’s smothered in a rich oriental-inspired sauce and a great main dish alongside Japanese Garlic Noodles and stir-fried Chinese vegetables.

What I like about this recipe is that it’s so easy to make it yourself with most ingredients you probably already have in your pantry at home.

Sesame Seeds – The Star Ingredient

As you might have guessed, sesame seeds are the star ingredient for this recipe, not only because they add a tactile touch but also it imbues an oriental flavor not found with other nuts or seeds.

RELATED: 15 Benefits of Eating Sesame Seeds

If you’ve never used sesame seeds before, don’t be afraid to try them. You can usually find both types of sesame seeds (white and black) in the spice aisle at most grocers.

DID YOU KNOW? Sesame seeds are one of the oldest oilseed crop known to man. They come in a variety of colors, including brown, white, black and red. And, they’re used in many regional recipes from Asia, Indian, Mexican and Mediterranean.

And, as an FYI, a little goes a long way. For this recipe, you’ll just sprinkle a pinch or two of both sesame seeds on the finished dish. It’s that easy!

So if you are ready to set your sights at eating healthy, delicious Asian-inspired food at home, then give this recipe a try.

To Make:

Start with these basic ingredients: pork tenderloin, toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and green onions.

You’ll also need ground ginger and both white and black sesame seeds.

Cooking Tip: You can also substitute with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh ginger for this recipe.

Start by cutting your tenderloin into rounds and then in half. You will need two pounds of pork for this recipe.

Place the meat into a bowl and toss with corn starch.

Prepare a large sided fry pan with toasted sesame oil. Heat for about a minute and then add the coated tenderloin chunks to the pan.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the sauce ingredients.

You will need 1 cup of sauce for this recipe.

Add this to the cooked pork tenderloin.

Stir well and reduce the sauce by cooking for approximately 10 minutes more.

After 10 minutes or so, remove the pan off the heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

For more delicious Asian-inspired dishes, be sure to check out Wisconsin Homemaker’s Recipe Section, as well as these family favorite recipes:

• Sesame Ahi Tuna
• Asian Cucumber Salad
• Ramen Noodle and Napa Cabbage Salad
• Hunan Pork Tortilla Wraps
• Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple