If you’re looking for an easy pork dinner with a little tropical flavor, this Pineapple Pork Tenderloin is a great recipe to try. Tender pork is marinated in a flavorful combination of pineapple juice, reduced-sodium soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, mustard, and black pepper, then cooked until juicy and served with warm, grilled pineapple and a savory-sweet sauce.
The pineapple marinade is what makes this pineapple pork tenderloin stand out. Pineapple juice adds a natural sweetness and bright, tangy flavor, while soy sauce provides savory depth. Fresh ginger and garlic give the marinade plenty of aromatic flavor without making the recipe complicated. After an hour in the marinade, the pork is ready for the skillet or grill pan.
A digital meat thermometer is one kitchen tool I recommend for cooking pork tenderloin. Because pork tenderloin is a relatively lean cut, a thermometer takes the guesswork out of knowing when the center has reached the right temperature without having to repeatedly cut into the meat.
The fresh pineapple makes this dinner even better. Thick pineapple slices are cooked on the grill pan until heated through, giving them a warm, juicy texture that pairs beautifully with the savory pork. After the pork rests, slice it and serve it with the grilled pineapple and reduced marinade spooned over the top.
This pineapple pork recipe is simple enough for a weeknight but has enough flavor to make dinner feel a little more special. The combination of juicy pork, sweet pineapple, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce creates that delicious sweet-and-savory balance that makes island-style dishes so appealing.
If you enjoy pork recipes with bright fruit flavors, this Pineapple Pork Tenderloin is an easy way to bring something a little different to the dinner table.
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Pineapple Pork Tenderloin
- Total Time: 1:20
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into 4 slices
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine juice, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, garlic, and pepper; mix well. Place pork in bag, seal, and marinate 1 hour in refrigerator.
- Coat a grill pan or large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade, and cook pork 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness. Remove pork to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, place reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat, and boil 5 to 7 minutes, or until mixture is reduced.
- Coat grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Grill pineapple slices 3 minutes per side, or until heated through. Slice pork tenderloin and serve with pineapple slices and sauce.
- Prep Time: :15
- Cook Time: :20
- Category: Entree
- Method: Grill or Stove Top
- Diet: Diabetic