Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Fire up that grill and get ready to impress everyone with this simple yet delicious Grilled Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin. This dish is perfect for a family barbecue or a fun get-together with friends. This marinade gives the pork a lovely sweetness with a hint of tanginess. Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin is super easy to make and bursting with flavors! Pork tenderloin is incredibly lean and tender. Don’t overcook the pork, it will end up dry. Use an instant read thermometer to ensure a perfect cook every time.
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Teriyaki marinade is a flavorful and popular Japanese sauce used for marinating and grilling or broiling meats, seafood, or vegetables. It typically consists of a few key ingredients that combine to create a delicious sweet and savory glaze. This teriyaki pork tenderloin marinade is great for chicken and beef also. Cook this down on the stovetop to thicken and drizzle over roasted veggies.
Ingredients Needed:
pork tenderloin
soy sauce
rice wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
brown sugar
honey
garlic
sesame seeds
ginger
onion powder
Step By Step Instructions Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Step 1: Mix up the teriyaki sauce: soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, garlic, sesame seeds, powdered onion and ginger in a bowl. This will be your teriyaki pork tenderloin marinade.
Step 2: Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or a baking dish. Next, pour the marinade over it, then seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes (or up to 4 hours for even more flavor, recommended).
Step 3: Fire up the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and save the leftover marinade to baste the pork while it’s grilling.
Step 4: Grill the pork tenderloin for about 15-20 minutes, turning it occasionally and basting until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). The pork will continue to cook while it’s resting and this will ensure it’s perfectly cooked and safe to eat.
Step 5: Once the pork is done, take it off the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
Step 6: Now comes the best part – serve your juicy, tender teriyaki pork tenderloin with a side of steamed rice and some grilled broccoli or other veggies. Yum! Or my Smashed Garlic Baby Potatoes and Grilled Zucchini Spears!
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Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 – 1 pound pork tenderloins
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar can substitute white vinegar or marsala wine
- 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp ground ginger or fresh ginger
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Mix up the teriyaki sauce: soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, honey, garlic, sesame seeds, powdered onion and ginger in a bowl. This will be your teriyaki pork tenderloin marinade.
- Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or a baking dish. Next, pour the marinade over it, then seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes (or up to 4 hours for even more flavor, recommended).
- Fire up the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and save the leftover marinade to baste the pork while it's grilling.
- Grill the pork tenderloin for about 15-20 minutes, turning it occasionally and basting until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). The pork will continue to cook while it's resting and this will ensure it's perfectly cooked and safe to eat.
- Once the pork is done, take it off the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it.