Gochujang Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Gochujang Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, silver skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Gochujang Glaze
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season generously all over with kosher salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and water until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works great) over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the seasoned pork tenderloin in the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned all over.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Once seared, brush about half of the gochujang glaze evenly over the pork tenderloin. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 145°F. Halfway through cooking (around 8-10 minutes), brush the remaining glaze over the pork.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and moist pork.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
While the pork rests, if there is any remaining glaze in the skillet, you can place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. This step is optional if you prefer a thinner glaze or if most of the glaze was absorbed by the pork.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Slice the rested pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with any thickened glaze from the skillet. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Gochujang Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, silver skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Gochujang Glaze
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season generously all over with kosher salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and water until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works great) over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the seasoned pork tenderloin in the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned all over.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Once seared, brush about half of the gochujang glaze evenly over the pork tenderloin. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 145°F. Halfway through cooking (around 8-10 minutes), brush the remaining glaze over the pork.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and moist pork.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
While the pork rests, if there is any remaining glaze in the skillet, you can place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. This step is optional if you prefer a thinner glaze or if most of the glaze was absorbed by the pork.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Slice the rested pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with any thickened glaze from the skillet. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min