Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Juicy Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin is marinated in a rich, flavorful homemade teriyaki sauce, making every bite tender and delicious. The best part? You can make this amazing dish right at home with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re cooking for your family or impressing your friends, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
The pork tenderloin is an easy cut to use, and my favorite. My family loves my honey BBQ bacon pork tenderloin but I also use other cuts like pork butt, also known as Boston butt for pulled pork sandwiches. It took me a long time to come to enjoy pork but this recipe has become a regular on my monthly menu plan.
I do love recipes that include teriyaki flavors, such as this entree salad and this chicken wings recipe.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- This teriyaki pork tenderloin recipe is a combination of sweet and savory flavors.
- It’s quick and easy to cook in the oven or on the grill. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Tender and juicy, it’s packed with great flavor.
- This is a restaurant-quality recipe in the comfort of your own home.
- Make the teriyaki sauce on its own and use it in a stir-fry recipe
Ingredients you’ll need
- Pork Tenderloin
- Soy Sauce – feel free to use low-sodium soy sauce
- Pineapple Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Vegetable Oil
- Garlic Cloves
- Water
- Cornstarch
- Green Onions, for garnish
Tips and suggestions for making teriyaki pork tenderloin
Don’t confuse pork loin with pork tenderloin. Pork tenderloin is much smaller and more tender than pork loin, which is a larger and tougher cut.
Start by making the simple teriyaki marinade. Reserve part of the marinade before adding the pork tenderloin. Marinate the pork for a minimum of thirty minutes.
For safety, it’s important to cook the pork to an internal temperature of 145°F. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature in the thickest part of the tenderloin. There will be carryover cooking once you remove it from the oven.
Allowing the pork to rest for 5 to 10 minutes is also important. Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.
How do you serve pork tenderloin?
I like to slice the pork tenderloin and either place slices on a plate and top with the homemade teriyaki sauce or move the slices to a platter and top with the sauce. However you serve it, sprinkle some sliced green onions and/ or sesame seeds over the top as garnish. (I prefer onions because the dish needs some color.)
Make it a Meal
We like to serve fried rice or butter noodles with pork. Jasmine rice, seasoned rice pilaf, or vegetables like sugar snap peas, green beans with shallots, and twice-baked potatoes would all be delicious alongside this dish.
Can I use a different cut of pork?
Yes! This recipe would also work well using pork chops, but cooking time will vary.
How long should I marinate the pork tenderloin?
Marinate the pork tenderloin for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
What wine can I serve with teriyaki pork tenderloin?
A nice Pinot Noir or a Chardonnay with big oak undertones.
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Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pork Tenderloin
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
Other Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons water, divide
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Teriyaki Sauce
- In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and minced garlic.⅓ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup pineapple juice, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced
Marinade the Pork Tenderloin
- Place the pork tenderloin in a large plastic Ziploc bag. Add half of the teriyaki sauce to the bag and seal. Reserve the remaining teriyaki sauce for later in the recipe. Move the tenderloin around to coat it in the teriyaki sauce. Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.1 pound pork tenderloin
- When ready to cook the pork tenderloin, preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Remove the tenderloin from the marinade and place it on the prepared pan. Discard the marinade.
- Cook the pork tenderloin until the internal temperature reaches 145℉, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- While the pork is cooking, make the sauce. Combine the reserved teriyaki sauce with 3 tablespoons of water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.½ cup teriyaki sauce, 4 tablespoons water, divide
- Combine the cornstarch with one tablespoon of water. Add it to the simmering sauce to thicken it.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 4 tablespoons water, divide
- Remove the pork from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle sliced pork with sauce and garnish with sliced green onions.Green onions, for garnish
