Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin is a juicy and flavorful dish.
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
