Best 7 Hawaiian Huli Huli Port Tenderloins Recipes

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Looking for a dish that'll captivate your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant shores of Hawaii? Dive into the world of Hawaiian huli huli pork tenderloins, where succulent pork tenderloin is enveloped in a tantalizing blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This iconic dish has become a beloved symbol of Hawaiian cuisine, known for its tender texture, bold marinade, and unforgettable taste.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HULI HULI CHICKEN



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'Huli Huli Chicken' (turn, turn) was invented by Ernest Morgado when he cooked teriyaki chicken for a group of farmers in 1955. This has been a Hawaiian staple with sticky rice ever since. This is my family's version of Huli Huli Chicken. Use aji mirin (sweet rice wine) in place of sherry if desired.

Provided by Mama Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 pound) chickens, each cut into 8 pieces
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup sherry
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, crushed
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 green onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, sherry, ginger, garlic, green onions, and dry mustard in a large resealable plastic bag, stirring the marinade until brown sugar has dissolved. Place chicken pieces into the bag, squeeze out air, seal bag, and lomi (massage) bag to coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Move an oven rack 6 inches from heat source and preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from marinade and arrange chicken, skin sides up, on a broiler pan.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until browned on both sides and the juices run clear, turning every 10 minutes, 30 to 45 minutes. Baste with remaining marinade after each turning. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece of chicken, not touching bone, should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 47.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1204 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

HULI HULI PORK



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This is a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens, and we thought it was terrific. The recipe says it can be used for chicken, too. But we stuck with the recipe as it was written and used pork, and it turned out perfect. Prep time includes the minimal marinating time.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Pork

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb each)
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablesspoons sweet mirin cooking wine (or lime juice)
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
lime wedge, for garnish
1 sprig fresh herb, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place pork in a large, heavy zip-lock plastic bag set in a shallow dish; set aside.
  • For marinade, in a small bowl combine ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, wine (or lime juice), ginger and garlic. Remove 1 cup of the mixture to a small bowl; cover and chill until needed. Pour remaining mixture over pork; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • Drain pork.
  • FOR CHARCOAL GRILL, arrange coals around a drip pan. Test for medium-high heat above the pan. Place pork on grill rack over pan. Cover and grill 20 minutes. Brush with 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade. Cover and grill 15-20 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer registeres 155°F when inserted into thickest part of the meat. FOR GAS GRILL, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium-high. Adjust for indirect cooking, and grill as directed above.
  • Remove pork from grill. Cover pork with foil and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. (The pork will rise another 5°F during standing.).
  • Meanwhile, place reserved 3/4 cup of marinade in a small saucepan, and heat through. Pass the sauce with the pork.
  • Garnish with lime wedges and sprigs of fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 671.9, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.3, Protein 27.1

HULI-HULI CHICKEN THIGHS



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Hawaiian huli-huli chicken is all about the marinade-slash-sauce, which was created as a shortcut version of homemade teriyaki sauce. Made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and ketchup, it's sweet, sour and packs a little kick of heat -- the perfect flavor combo for grilled meats. Because boneless, skinless chicken thighs cook in about half the time as the bone-in variety (the traditional choice), here we give the sauce a head start by reducing it on the stovetop before using it to baste the chicken.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups (16 ounces) pineapple juice
2/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12 thighs)
Vegetable oil, for the grill grates
1 pineapple, cut into 1-inch-thick spears
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl or baking dish to combine. Season with black pepper.
  • Remove 1 1/2 cups of the marinade and add to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool, then cover and refrigerate until ready to grill.
  • Place the chicken thighs in the remaining marinade in the large bowl, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Lightly oil the hot grill grates with vegetable oil. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, place on the grill (see Cook's Note) and season with salt and pepper. Grill, basting with the sauce frequently, until the chicken is charred and registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 8 minutes per side. The sauce should caramelize and turn a deep red color. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Drizzle the pineapple with the olive oil and rub to coat evenly. Grill until charred and lightly caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken with the pineapple and garnish with the scallions.

AUTHENTIC HAWAIIAN HULI HULI CHICKEN



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I love this chicken. You know when people are fighting for the last piece of chicken that you've made a pretty tasty dish. When I lived in Hawaii they sold this on the side of the road and the aroma of this dish is like no other!

Provided by K-Jon Chef

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 10h

Yield 10 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 quarts water
2 cups soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 chicken halves (about 8 pounds total)
2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup rice vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons asian chili-garlic sauce (Sriracha Sauce)

Steps:

  • Brine chicken: Combine water and soy sauce in large bowl. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce mixture. Add chicken and refrigerate, covered, for at least one hour or up to eight hours, not longer cuz it will get salty.
  • glaze: Combine pineapple juice, sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili garlic sauce in empty saucepan and bring boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thick and syrupy (you should have about one cup), 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange chicken skin side up on grill. Grill until well browned not burned, now flip with skin side down, and brown skin until done. Transfer chicken to platter, brush with half of glaze,(other half for dipping) and let rest 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 185.6, Sodium 9418.6, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 33.6, Protein 78.8

GRILLED HULI HULI TURKEY DRUMSTICKS



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I'm never one to do things traditionally, so when it came time to hosting Thanksgiving, I went in a completely tropical direction. Borrowing my favorite Hawaiian chicken recipe, I substituted turkey legs and have never looked back. -Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix the first 6 ingredients. Reserve 1-1/3 cups for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large baking dish. Add drumsticks and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain turkey, discarding marinade. Place turkey on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat, 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 175°,. Turn drumsticks occasionally throughout cooking. Baste often with reserved marinade during the last 10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes; garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 57g protein.

GRILLED HULI HULI CHICKEN



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I got this grilled huli huli chicken recipe from a friend while living in Hawaii. It sizzles with the flavors of brown sugar, ginger and soy sauce. Huli means "turn" in Hawaiian. This sweet and savory glaze is fantastic on pork chops, too. -Sharon Boling, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup sherry or chicken broth
2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
24 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 6 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. Reserve 1-1/3 cups for basting; cover and refrigerate. Divide remaining marinade between 2 large shallow dishes. Add 12 chicken thighs to each; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. , Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°; baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

GRILLED HULI HULI CHICKEN



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This popular Hawaiian chicken is a favorite at my BBQ's. Huli means "turn". The barbeque sauce for this dish is flavored with pineapple juice, soy sauce, sherry, and ginger.

Provided by Chef Russ

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup chicken broth
⅓ cup sherry
¼ cup frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
3 (3 pound) chickens, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Mix ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, sherry, pineapple juice concentrate, garlic, ginger, and Worcestershire in a bowl. Brush over the chicken pieces and reserve any remaining sauce.
  • Place chicken on the preheated grill. Cook, brushing with sauce and turning repeatedly, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 149.6 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 574.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • Tenderize the Pork: Use a meat mallet to tenderize the pork tenderloins before marinating. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat more deeply and result in a more flavorful dish.
  • Make the Marinade Ahead of Time: The marinade can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This allows the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
  • Use Fresh Pineapple: Fresh pineapple is essential for this recipe. The natural sweetness and acidity of the pineapple help to balance the flavors of the marinade.
  • Grill the Pork Over Medium Heat: Grilling the pork over medium heat helps to prevent the meat from drying out. It also allows the flavors of the marinade to caramelize, resulting in a delicious crust.
  • Baste the Pork Frequently: Basting the pork with the reserved marinade helps to keep the meat moist and flavorful. It also helps to develop a nice glaze on the outside of the pork.

Conclusion:

Huli Huli Pork Tenderloins are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The marinade, made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, infuses the pork with flavor. The pork is then grilled to perfection and basted with the reserved marinade. The result is a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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