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Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Tender Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin in Just 30 Minutes

This Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin recipe is a quick, delicious, and healthier choice packed with flavor and protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 medallions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin lean and tender
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1/4 cup Mirin or rice vinegar with sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger or ground ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch omit for thinner sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or high smoke point oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or extra oil for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from the pork tenderloin, slice into ¾-inch medallions, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, water, soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork medallions for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour sauce over the pork, and cook for an additional 1-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Adjust sauce consistency with a splash of water if needed.
  6. Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1medallionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F for safety. Adjust sauce flavors to your liking.

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