Asian 5 Spice Barbecued Pork Tenderloins with Mango

Name: Asian 5 Spice Barbecued Pork Tenderloins with Mango Citrus Salsa and Scallion Frankie Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat; Steak seasoning blend or salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice powder (found in spice section or Asian foods section); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/3 cup Hoisin prepared Chinese barbecue sauce; 1 navel orange, zested and juiced; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or chives, for garnish; 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted, diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1 ripe lime, juiced; 20 leaves basil, shredded; Coarse salt; 3 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup water, eyeball it; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; Vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon per wrap; 10 flour tortillas, 8 inches

Servings: persons

2 to 2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat
Steak seasoning blend or salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice powder (found in spice section or Asian foods section)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup Hoisin prepared Chinese barbecue sauce
1 navel orange, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or chives, for garnish
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and pitted, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 ripe lime, juiced
20 leaves basil, shredded
Coarse salt
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup water, eyeball it
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon per wrap
10 flour tortillas, 8 inches

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Coat tenderloins in steak seasoning or season with salt and pepper.
3
Combine brown sugar and 5 spice powder.
4
Rub sugar and spice over pork.
5
Brush baking dish or broiler pan with oil.
6
Place pork in oven and bake 10 minutes.
7
Combine barbecue sauce with orange zest and juice and sesame oil.
8
Baste meat liberally with sauce and roast meat 15 minutes longer.
9
Remove meat from oven and transfer to a serving platter.
10
Coat meat with sesame and cilantro or chives for color.
11
Combine mangoes, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, lime and basil in a bowl.
12
Season with salt, to your taste.
13
To make Frankie wraps, heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
14
Beat eggs with water and scallions.
15
Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil into hot skillet and pour in a little of the egg mixture.
16
Add 1 tortilla, cook 30 seconds, then flip.
17
Cook 15 seconds, then flip tortilla back and cook 15 seconds longer.
18
Remove Frankie wrap from the pan and repeat with remaining ingredients.
19
Pile tortillas in foil to keep warm.
20
To assemble, thinly slice tenderloins and pile meat and salsa at the edge of a Frankie wrap.
21
Tuck up bottoms and edges and roll.

1423

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat, Steak seasoning blend or salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese 5 spice powder (found in spice section or Asian foods section), and more.

Yes, Asian 5 Spice Barbecued Pork Tenderloins with Mango Citrus Salsa and Scallion Frankie Wraps falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Asian 5 Spice Barbecued Pork Tenderloins with Mango Citrus Salsa and Scallion Frankie Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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