sheet pan teriyaki pork tenderloin
with peppers + pineappleServings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 1 pound pork tenderloins
- 1 red onion cut into 1 ½-inch-wide strips
- 1 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 ½-inch-wide pieces
- 1 orange bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1 ½-inch-wide pieces
- 1 ½ cups pineapple cut into 1½-inch chunks
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
HOMEMADE TERIYAKI SAUCE
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425º F.
- Place 2 pork tenderloins in the center of the sheet tray, leaving a little space between the two, and pat dry with paper towels and season liberally with a big pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the 1 cut red onion, 2 cut bell peppers, and 1 ½ cups cut pineapple to the sheet tray, evenly scattered around the tenderloins. Season with a big pinch of salt and pepper.
- If making sauce from scratch, see directions below. Pour 1 cup teriyaki sauce evenly over pork and vegetables, tossing with tongs to evenly coat.
- Roast until the pork reaches 140ºF, about 20 minutes. Move the tenderloins to a cutting board and tent with aluminum foil allowing to rest for 5 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables to a serving platter then cut pork into ½-inch-thick medallions and place over vegetables, pouring any juices over the top.
FOR THE TERIYAKI SAUCE
- In a large liquid measuring cup or mixing bowl, whisk to combine 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons whole-grain dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds. Season to taste with cracked black pepper.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve over cilantro lime rice.
SWAP SUGGESTIONS
- Vegetarian: Instead of pork, use extra-firm tofu (drained well). Dice and coat in olive oil, salt & pepper, and a tablespoon of cornstarch before roasting on sheet pan. OR double the veggies and pineapple.
- Pork: You can swap the pork for 2 lbs. chicken breasts or thighs.
WEEKEND PREP / MAKE AHEAD
- Cut vegetables (red onion, bell peppers, pineapple) and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 839kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 130g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 393mg | Sodium: 2741mg | Potassium: 2675mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1284IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 7mg