Pineapple Pork tenderloin recipe is very delicious and easy. It mixes the savory flavor of pork with pineapple sweetness. The pork tenderloin is topped with fresh pineapple, adding a vibrant and tangy flavor. It perfectly complements the richness of the pork. Check this perfect recipe for glazed pork tenderloin with pineapple.
Season tender pork with a blend of spices and sear to perfection. It creates a crispy exterior while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
A tasty and simple weekend dinner alternative is this pineapple-glazed pork tenderloin. Also great for entertaining guests with a tropical-inspired meal. After getting tired of other same pork dishes regularly, this is the perfect unique dish.
This recipe will be a smash whether you're preparing it for a weekend dinner, a family dinner, or for your friends with your culinary prowess. A little pork bite along with pineapple sweetness is the best, also my family's favorite dish.
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It's The Perfect Choice
Reasons for glazed pork tenderloin to be the perfect choice:
- It's easy to prepare.
- It has both sweet and savory flavors.
- Serve this with several other side dishes like garlic roasted mushrooms or crab cakes baked in oven. It is also versatile.
- It's perfect for any occasion and family dinner.
- It's a delicious and healthy meal.
Tips To Make Best Pineapple Glazed Pork Tenderloin
These few simple tips and tricks help to make delicious pork tenderloin with pineapple glaze. It's a very easy versatile recipe and changes can be made easily to your taste.
- For Better Pineapple Flavor: Increase the pineapple slices on the skillet for a stronger flavor.
- To ensure that the pork is cooked: Check the internal temperature to ensure that the pork is cooked internally. Use the meat thermometer to check this, the internal temperature should be 145° F or 63° C.
- Use Fresh Ginger: it is better to use fresh ginger to get an intense flavor.
- For the Spicy version: Sprinkle Red pepper flakes to the glaze, for a spicy flavor.
- Substitute of broiler pan: if you don't have broiler pan, use baking sheet lined with foil.
- Dijon mustard's substitute: if Dijon mustard is not available, use yellow mustard or regular mustard.
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Can Different Pork Cuts be Used in Pineapple Pork Tenderloin
YES, different cuts of pork can be used, like pork loin or pork chops. The only difference will be in the cooking time duration, it will vary.
What To Do With Leftovers
Store the leftover pork tenderloin slices in an airtight container. Place the container in the refrigerator for nearly 3 – 5 days.
Ingredients For Pineapple Pork Tenderloin
To make this easy dinner recipe for pork tenderloin with pineapple, you need the following simple ingredients:
- hoisin sauce
- fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
- garlic (minced)
- Dijon mustard
- pork tenderloin
- salt and ground black pepper (according to taste)
- pineapple juice
- soy sauce
How To Make Quick Ginger Sauce For Serving
- Making ginger sauce is very quick and easy. In a bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and pineapple juice with freshly grated ginger together very well. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
How To Make Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple
- For Pineapple Pork Tenderloin, first, preheat the broiler. Take the baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and arrange the pineapple slices. In a bowl mix together the hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and mustard very well. Apply the sauce all over the pork. Arrange the pork on the broiler pan fitted with a rack.
- In the broiler place the pork tenderloin about 4 inches from the heat and place the pineapple slices on the rack below the pork. Broil the pork for 8 – 10 minutes on each side, and until the meat thermometer shows 145 degrees F. Remove the pork from the broiler. Let it rest for 10 minutes. Till then turn the pineapple slices, and cook until browned in spots, for another 10 minutes. Then slice the pork into thick slices.
- Halve the pineapple slices and arrange them on a platter with pork slices. Drizzle the pork with pan juices, and season with salt and pepper. The glazed pork tenderloin with pineapple is ready, serve it with quick ginger sauce.
Easy Glazed Pork Tenderloin with pineapple prepared with simple ingredients in 20 minutes. Best pineapple pork tenderloin recipe is very simple and quick to make.
What To Serve With Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple
Can serve pineapple glazed pork tenderloin with roasted vegetables, such as green beans or carrots, roasted potatoes, and mashed potatoes. Also with green salads, roasted broccoli, green beans, boiled rice, and also with roasted cauliflower with cheese, or cilantro lime chicken.
Serve this with any favorite side dish for a complete meal like Dutch oven beef stew or Stir Fry Beef Noodles With Broccoli
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F.A.Qs
Can Canned Pineapple Be Used Instead of Fresh?
YES, if fresh pineapple is unavailable or running short in the market, use canned pineapple. Canned pineapple is already peeled and cored, it also saves time.
How To Grate the Fresh Ginger Easily
When the fresh ginger is grated directly, the tiny hairs that make up the ginger root can get stuck in the grater. Take a zip bag, and place the ginger in it. Store it in the freezer.
When necessary remove it from the freezer and grate it directly using a Microplane zester. If you want, you can also take the potato peeler, and peel the grating part of the frozen ginger.
For fresh ginger just purchased from the market, keep it in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before grating. And then directly peel and grate it.
Can Different Type Of Mustard Be Used
If you don't have Dijon mustard, then regular mustard can be instead. Use mustards like whole grain mustard, yellow mustard, or spicy brown mustard.
How To Know If The Pork Is Cooked
To confirm that the pork is cooked, the best way is to check the internal temperature. Use the digital cooking thermometer and insert it in the thick portion of the pork, it should read 145° F or 63° C.
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Can I Make This Recipe In Advance
YES, you can prepare the recipe in advance. Refrigerate the cooked pork and pineapple in an airtight container. Before serving reheat it in the oven.
Can Pineapple Pork Tenderloin Be Prepared On Grill
YES, instead of using the broiler, grilling is another method. Grill till it gets browned on all sides, over medium-high heat. Basting it with the pineapple glaze as it cooks.
Can This Recipe Be Cooked On A Slow Cooker
YES, you can cook this pork tenderloin recipe in a slow cooker. Just place the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker. Pour the glaze over the top. Keep setting on low, and cook for 6 – 8 hours or high setting for 3 – 4 hours.
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Equipment Needed For Pineapple Pork Tenderloin
- Baking Sheet – for fresh pineapple slices.
- Broiler Pan – broiler pan with rack fitted for pork tenderloin
- Food Thermometer – to check the internal temperature of pork
- Mixing Bowls – to mix the ingredients
- Potato Peeler – To remove the ginger skin
- Grater – grate the fresh ginger
- Platter – for serving
Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Recipe
Ingredients
Pineapple Pork Tenderloin
- 4 slices fresh pineapple 1/ 2 inch thick
- 1 pork tenderloin approximately 1½ pound / 700 grams
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 1 medium garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and ground black pepper according to taste
Ginger Sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- salt and ground pepper according to taste
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Instructions
- For Pineapple Pork Tenderloin, first, preheat the broiler. In the baking sheet lined with aluminium foil, arrange with pineapple slices.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic and mustard together very well. Arrange the pork on the broiler pan fitted with a rack. Apply the sauce evenly all over on the pork.
- Broil it: Place the pork tenderloin in the broiler about 4 inches from the heat and place the pineapple slices on the rack below pork. Broil the pork for 8 – 10 minutes on each side, and until the meat thermometer shows 145 degrees F.
- Make Pork Slices: Remove the pork from the broiler and let it rest for 10 minutes. Till then turn the pineapple slices, cook until browned in spots, for another 10 minutes. Then slice the pork to thick slices.
- Serve: Cut the pineapple slices into halves and arrange them on a platter with pork slices. Drizzle the pan juices over the pork, and season it with salt and pepper. The glazed pork tenderloin with pineapple is ready, serve it with quick ginger sauce.
For Quick Ginger Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients like pineapple juice, freshly grated ginger, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce. Season it sauce with salt and pepper.
Notes
- if Dijon mustard is not available, then yellow mustard or any regular mustard.
- if you want to little spicy flavor, red pepper flakes can be sprinkled on the sauce (according to your taste)
- use fresh ginger to get the intense flavor
- it is better to use frozen ginger for grating, it grates easily
- broiler pan can be substituted with baking sheet
Joyce
We loved this pineapple pork tenderloin, it was a amazing and delicious recipe. It’s very easy to prepare. Thanks
Beatrice
Awesome Recipe,
Elisha
This recipe is really too good. Our whole family enjoyed it .
Maeve
This sweet and savory flavor combination makes this glazed pork tenderloin with pineapple mouthwatering. My family’ s favorite, Keep it up and thanks.
Fiona
This pork tenderloin with pineapple turned out awesome. Very nice recipe. Keep it up
Livia
Amazing recipe
Yunia
My family enjoyed this dish. Nice One!
Dicu
Very nice pineapple pork tenderloin, easy and very filling recipe. My hubby and me love this.