White Tea-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Ginger

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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 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.

Prep: 75 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does White Tea-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Ginger take to make?

Total time is about 90 minutes (75 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover White Tea-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Ginger?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in White Tea-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Ginger?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale White Tea-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Ginger for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with White Tea-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Ginger?

Chinese chinese like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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