The other day when I was at the store, I saw a pork tenderloin. It was on sale ($1.99 per pound), so I decided to buy a 3 pound piece. I really wasn't sure what to expect, so I was very pleased when I cut into this and it was very moist and succulent. I like the teriyaki flavor -- and I like the idea that this recipe has lots of variations, depending on your tastes and desires at the time.
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Ingredients
2 (1.5 pound) pork tenderloins 1 cup soy sauce 6 tablespoons olive oil (divided - 4 for marinade, 2 for browning) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground pepper
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Cooking Directions
Combine the first six ingredients; Place pork in a large ziplock bag and add the marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Drain and discard marinade. Truss the tenderloins.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan and bring to high heat. Sear the tenderloin on all 4 sides, then place them in a coated baking pan.
Bake, uncovered, for 25-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
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![Add soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, ginger and pepper to mixing bowl](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-188.jpg)
Add soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, ginger and pepper to mixing bowl
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![Mix](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-190.jpg)
Mix
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![2 (1.5 pound) pork tenderloins](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-193.jpg)
2 (1.5 pound) pork tenderloins
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![Combine in zip lock bag Fully coat Marinade overnight.](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-194.jpg)
Combine in zip lock bag Fully coat Marinade overnight.
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![Discard marinade](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-205.jpg)
Discard marinade
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![Truss](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-212.jpg)
Truss
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![Sear in hot oil (I used the oil afterwards for the okra)](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-223.jpg)
Sear in hot oil (I used the oil afterwards for the okra)
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![Place seared tenderloin in coated baking dish](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-225.jpg)
Place seared tenderloin in coated baking dish
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![Bake at 425 degrees for 25-35 minutes (160 degrees)](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-228.jpg)
Bake at 425 degrees for 25-35 minutes (160 degrees)
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![Allow to rest for 5 minutes](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-245.jpg)
Allow to rest for 5 minutes
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![Untruss (not even sure if that's a word). Then slice.](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-252.jpg)
Untruss (not even sure if that's a word). Then slice.
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![Serve](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-256.jpg)
Serve
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![Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin](/images/Upload/600/2009-11-22-Pork-Tenderloin-Teryaki-257.jpg)
Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
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