5 delicious dishes made from pork tenderloin

Among different cuts of meat, tenderloin is considered dry and tough, making it unappealing to many. However, numerous delicious dishes can be made from it, and here are some suggestions.

Crispy fried pork tenderloin

The ingredients and method are as follows:

• 300 grams of lean pork tenderloin
• 40 grams of wheat flour, 20 grams of cornstarch.
• 2 chicken egg
• Cilantro, chili peppers, fresh lime, cucumber
• Cooking oil, garlic, seasoning powder, MSG, black pepper, sugar, fish sauce.

Slice the pork tenderloin into pieces about 0,5 cm thick, gently pound it to tenderize, marinate with seasoning powder, MSG, and pepper, and let it sit for about 15 minutes (do not leave it for too long, to avoid it releasing too much water).

Chop half the cilantro finely and leave the other half whole. Squeeze the lemon for its juice, peel the cucumber, and slice it.

Beat the eggs, add a little seasoning, and stir well. Add the eggs, flour, cornstarch, a little seasoning, and half a teaspoon of cooking oil, and stir well. Dip the marinated meat into the batter and then fry each piece in a pan of hot oil.

When the meat turns golden brown, remove it from the pan and drain. Arrange the meat on a plate, and garnish with cucumber, cilantro, and fresh chili peppers.

To make the dipping sauce: Take about 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, half a tablespoon of sugar, mix them with crushed chili and garlic, and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

With this recipe, you'll have a delicious dish that both father and son will love.

Pork tenderloin braised in fish sauce

The ingredients and method are as follows:

• 500 grams of pork tenderloin
• red onion
• Seasonings: Oyster sauce, sugar, fish sauce, ground pepper, seasoning powder.

Wash the pork tenderloin, then cut it into bite-sized pieces. Peel the shallots and crush them.

To make the sauce: Combine 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon seasoning powder in a bowl and stir well.

Place a pot on the stove, then add cooking oil and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the sugar syrup turns a golden brown color. Next, add the pork tenderloin and shallots, stirring until the meat is cooked through. Continue by adding the sauce mixture, stirring well, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat.

Pork tenderloin in a unique sweet and sour sauce.

The ingredients and method are as follows:

• 400 grams of pork tenderloin
• Pineapple
• Lemon, chili pepper
• Seasonings: Seasoning powder, sugar, fish sauce, ground pepper, chili powder, salt.

Wash the pork tenderloin and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces. Marinate the meat with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate. Clean the pineapple and then finely chop it. Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice. Peel the garlic. Wash the chili peppers and slice them.

Fry the meat until cooked through and slightly browned, then remove and drain off excess oil.

Sauce: Crush garlic, chili peppers, and sugar together, then add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, chopped pineapple, and a little water. Stir well to obtain a thick sauce mixture.

Heat oil in a pan, add the fried meat and stir-fry briefly, then pour in the sauce mixture and stir well. Increase the heat and stir quickly to coat the meat evenly with the sauce. When the mixture thickens and turns a deep golden brown color, turn off the heat and enjoy with hot rice.

Pan-fried pork tenderloin

The ingredients and method are as follows:

• 400 grams of pork tenderloin
• Garlic, lemongrass, green onions
• Seasonings: Brown sugar, ground pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt.

Slice the pork tenderloin into large, thin slices about 1cm thick, then pound it with a meat mallet. Wash the lemongrass and mince it. Mince the garlic. Chop the scallions finely.

Combine all the spices (except the cooking oil) with the minced lemongrass and garlic in a bowl, mix well, then add the meat and marinate for at least 1 hour to ensure the meat absorbs the flavors evenly.

Heat a pan on the stove, brush with a thin layer of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the marinated meat and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove the meat from the pan and place it on a plate. Do not fry for too long, as the meat will become tough and dry. Note that before frying, let the meat drain off excess marinade to prevent oil splattering.

Stir-fried pork tenderloin

The ingredients and method are as follows:

• 350 grams of pork tenderloin
• Green bell peppers, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers
• Green onions, onions, garlic
• Seasonings: Oyster sauce, pepper, fish sauce, seasoning powder, butter.

Wash the pork tenderloin, cut it into square pieces, and marinate with 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce. Remove the seeds from the bell peppers and cut them into square pieces. Cut the onion into wedges. Mince the garlic. Chop the scallions.

Heat oil in a pan over high heat, add the marinated meat and stir-fry quickly. Add the bell peppers and stir briefly before removing them. Then, sauté the garlic in butter until fragrant, and add the meat, bell peppers, and onions, continuing to stir-fry.

Keep the heat high and stir the pan constantly, adding a little oyster sauce, pepper, and seasoning to taste. Once the food is cooked, add the scallions, stir briefly, and then turn off the heat.

There are many more delicious dishes made with pork tenderloin that you can share in the comments section below.