Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
266 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Description
This recipe involves marinating a pork tenderloin in teriyaki sauce, which can be homemade with soy sauce, orange or pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and vegetable oil for added flavor and moisture. After marinating for 30 minutes to 4 hours, the pork is baked at 450°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, maintaining a juicy and tender texture.
The reserved marinade is then simmered with water and thickened with cornstarch to create a glaze that is drizzled over the sliced pork before serving. The garnish of toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions adds texture and visual appeal while complementing the teriyaki flavors.
Resting the pork after cooking ensures juices redistribute, preventing dryness. Using a thermometer provides accurate doneness without overcooking, essential for the lean tenderloin cut.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce or homemade below
- sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Teryaki Sauce
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup orange juice or pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
Instructions
- If making homemade sauce, combine teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Add half of the teriyaki sauce to the pork tenderloin (refrigerate the remaining sauce to thicken for serving).
- Marinate the pork for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Remove tenderloin from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Cook tenderloin 17-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads an internal temperature of 145° F.
- While pork is cooking, combine reserved sauce with 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to simmering sauce a bit at a time to thicken. You may not need all of the cornstarch mixture.
- Remove pork from the oven and allow to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle pork with thickened sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to remove pork at 145°F for ideal juiciness.
- Allow the tenderloin to rest before slicing to retain moisture.
- Do not overcook the pork as it is lean and can become dry.
- Adding pork juices to the thickened sauce enhances the glaze's flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1142mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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