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Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Transform a simple weeknight dinner into a restaurant-quality meal with this easy teriyaki pork tenderloin recipe, featuring tender pork glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin (trimmed of silver skin) Substitute with pork loin if tenderloin unavailable
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred) Tamari works for gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup mirin Substitute with rice wine vinegar plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar Coconut sugar works as healthier alternative
  • 2 tablespoons honey Maple syrup for vegan-friendly option
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Use garlic powder (1 teaspoon) in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated Ground ginger (1 teaspoon) as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Avocado oil for higher smoke point
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Arrowroot powder for paleo option
  • 2 green onions sliced For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Toasted for extra flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Remove pork tenderloin from refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to ensure even temperature. Pat completely dry with paper towels and trim any visible silver skin using a sharp knife. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of sauce for glazing.
Cooking
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork tenderloin on all sides until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  2. Pour the larger portion of teriyaki sauce over seared pork in the skillet. Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  3. While pork cooks, combine the reserved sauce with cornstarch in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until thickened to a glossy consistency. Stir constantly to prevent lumping.
Finishing
  1. Remove pork from oven and brush with thickened glaze. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/2-inch medallions.

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking the meat and always let it rest before slicing. Also, consider healthy substitutions to make this dish even more nutritious.