Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Teriyaki pork tenderloin uses a quick homemade glaze and a short oven finish to produce juicy pork with a glossy, savory-sweet coating.

By Tyla

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Total

35 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients


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Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic; simmer for 4 minutes. It's ready when the sugar has dissolved and the mixture smells fragrant.

  2. 2

    Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove about 1/3 cup of the thickened sauce to a clean bowl for glazing the cooked pork. It's ready when the sauce lightly coats a spoon.

  3. 3

    Pat the pork dry and season all over with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the pork for 2 minutes per side. It's ready when the pork has browned on all sides.

  4. 4

    Brush the pork with the remaining teriyaki sauce in the saucepan and transfer the skillet to the 400°F oven. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once and brushing with more sauce. It's ready when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F.

  5. 5

    Transfer the pork to a cutting board and rest for 3 minutes. Brush with the reserved clean sauce, then slice crosswise and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if using. It's ready when the juices have settled and the slices hold their shape.

Used in this recipe: Instant-Read Thermometer Silicone Basting Brush Stainless Steel Saucepan (Amazon, affiliate links)


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Keep a portion of the teriyaki sauce separate before it touches the raw pork. That clean sauce can be brushed over the cooked tenderloin at the end, giving the pork a fresh, glossy glaze without cross-contamination.
  • Use a thin coating during roasting and reserve most of the clean sauce for the final brushing. If the glaze darkens too quickly, loosely tent the pork with foil while it finishes cooking.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • The teriyaki glaze can burn or become bitter if it is heavily coated on the pork too early because its sugar browns quickly in a hot oven.

Nutrition (per serving)

280 kcal

Calories

37g

Protein

16g

Carbs

7g

Fat

0g

Fiber

1000mg

Sodium