BBQ Pork Tenderloin Rice Bowls
These BBQ pork tenderloin rice bowls combine juicy, glazed pork, crisp green beans, and sweet onions over fluffy coconut curry rice for a deliciously satisfying family dinner.
BBQ Pork Tenderloin Rice Bowls bring together juicy, golden-seared pork, crisp green beans, and tender onions coated in a sweet and savoury BBQ sauce. What makes this recipe a little different is the fluffy coconut curry rice, which adds a lovely richness and gentle warmth to every bite. I especially like how the seasoned rice soaks up the extra sauce without overpowering the pork. It’s a colourful, comforting family dinner that’s easy to enjoy any night of the week.
Sweet and Savoury BBQ Pork Tenderloin Rice Bowls
These BBQ pork tenderloin rice bowls combine tender, glazed pork with seasoned rice, green beans, and sautéed onions. A sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a little crunch, while the savoury BBQ sauce brings everything together. It’s a colourful, satisfying dinner with a lovely balance of flavours and textures.
Why You’ll Love These Flavourful Pork Rice Bowls
The combination of juicy pork tenderloin, sweet and savoury BBQ glaze, and tender vegetables makes every bite interesting. I especially like how the onions soften and pick up the sauce while the green beans keep a little crunch. Serving everything over seasoned rice means none of those delicious pan juices go to waste.
An Easy Dinner for Busy Weeknights
These pork tenderloin rice bowls are perfect for a family dinner, a relaxed weekend meal, or using up leftover cooked rice. Serve them warm with an extra spoonful of sauce and a scattering of sesame seeds. They’re also a practical choice for meal prep, with the pork, rice, and vegetables packed into individual portions for easy lunches.
Flavourful Coconut Curry Rice for BBQ Pork Tenderloin Bowls
Easy Coconut Curry Rice for BBQ Pork Bowls
For these BBQ pork tenderloin rice bowls, I like to give the rice a little extra flavour by cooking it with Naughty Thai coconut curry soup. The coconut curry adds a lovely creamy richness, gentle spice, and savoury depth that pairs beautifully with the BBQ pork. Using a prepared soup is a handy shortcut, too. Just adjust the cooking liquid to suit your rice so it turns out tender and fluffy rather than too soft.
How to Make Fluffy Coconut Curry Rice in a Rice Cooker
Cooking rice in coconut curry soup is an easy way to add flavour to these BBQ pork tenderloin rice bowls. As the rice cooks, it absorbs the creamy, savoury liquid, turning a beautiful golden colour with little bits of vegetables throughout. I like to fluff the rice gently with a fork once it’s finished and let it rest for a few minutes. This helps separate the grains and gives the BBQ pork and green beans a flavourful base.
Cooking BBQ Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Onions
For these BBQ pork tenderloin rice bowls, cook the seasoned pork strips with fresh green beans and chopped onions until the pork is nicely browned and the vegetables begin to soften. Add the BBQ sauce and gently toss everything together, letting the pork absorb those sweet and savoury flavours. I like to leave a little crunch in the green beans while the onions become tender. The glossy sauce brings everything together beautifully, ready to spoon over the fluffy coconut curry rice.
My Kitchen Tip: Juicy BBQ Pork Tenderloin and Fluffy Coconut Curry Rice
One thing I find helpful when making BBQ pork tenderloin rice bowls is cooking the pork until lightly golden before adding the BBQ sauce. This gives the meat lovely flavour without letting the sauce burn. I also like to keep the green beans slightly crisp for a nice contrast with the tender pork. For the coconut curry rice, let it rest in the rice cooker for a few minutes before fluffing. It makes a difference in keeping the grains light and separate.
BBQ Pork Tenderloin Rice Bowls
Equipment
- Rice cooker
- Measuring cup
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Large frying pan or skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
Rice
- ⅓ cup basmati rice
- ⅓ cup Chinese rice or jasmine rice
- 2~ cups Prepared Thai soup enough to replace the water required by your rice cooker
Pork and Vegetables
- ½ pork tenderloin cut into strips
- 1 cup green beans chopped
- 1 white onion coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon oil for frying
- ½ cup BBQ sauce Bull’s-Eye
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce Kinder’s
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Rice
- Add the basmati rice and Chinese rice to a rice cooker.
- Add prepared Thai soup instead of water, using the amount required by your rice cooker directions.
- Cook according to the rice cooker instructions.
Cook the Pork and Vegetables
- Slice the pork tenderloin in half, then cut it into thin strips.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the pork strips and cook until browned and mostly cooked through.
- Add the chopped green beans, onion, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, the garlic is fragrant, and the pork is fully cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the Bull’s-Eye BBQ sauce and Kinder’s BBQ sauce.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and vegetables.
Assemble the Bowls
- Spoon the cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Top with the BBQ pork and vegetables.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Cooking the rice with prepared Thai coconut curry soup instead of water gives this rice bowl extra flavour right from the start.
- Start the rice first if using a rice cooker. White rice can take about 40 minutes because the machine may include soaking time before cooking.
- Pork tenderloin cooks quickly, so slice it into even strips to help the pieces brown and cook at the same rate.
- Cook the pork tenderloin first, then add the green beans so they stay a little firm and do not overcook.
- Let the BBQ sauce simmer down for a few minutes after adding it to the pan. This creates a simple BBQ reduction sauce that coats the pork and vegetables.
- Thai-seasoned rice works especially well with the sweet and smoky BBQ pork, but other soups or broths can be used for a different flavour.
- Use your favourite BBQ sauce, or mix two sauces together for a deeper flavour.
- This easy pork tenderloin rice bowl is best served fresh, while the green beans still have some bite and the sauce is glossy.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.