White Tea-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Tender pork tenderloin marinated in a sweet and herbal white tea infusion, then seared to perfection and served with a light ginger sauce. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, Fuding white tea leaves, rice wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, trimmed pork tenderloin
• 1 tbsp Fuding white tea leaves
• 2 tbsp rice wine
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1-inch piece, minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp Fuding white tea leaves, 2 tbsp rice wine, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1-inch minced ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic until combined.
2. Step 2: Place the trimmed pork tenderloin in the marinade, coating fully. Marinate for 60 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade, sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 1/4 cup water, and simmer for 10 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices.
5. Step 5: Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water in a small bowl. Stir into the skillet and cook until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.