Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Simple
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Simple recipe—a perfect blend of rich, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. Featuring tender, oven-roasted pork tenderloin marinated in a homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and freshly grated ginger, this dish strikes the ideal balance of simplicity and indulgence. The marinade doubles as a glossy, thickened glaze to drizzle over the pork, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Quick to prep and ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings yet sophisticated enough for entertaining. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s best served alongside steamed rice and seasonal veggies for a wholesome and crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork tenderloin
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Prepare a baking dish large enough to fit the pork tenderloin.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the teriyaki marinade.
Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over it. Reserve the other half for the sauce. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let the pork marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
While the pork is marinating, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add the slurry to the simmering marinade and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease it with a bit of oil. Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade (discard the used marinade) and sear it in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
Transfer the seared pork to the prepared baking dish and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into medallions.
Drizzle the thickened teriyaki sauce over the sliced pork and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 3854 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 119.1 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2460 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
