Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

This Pineapple Pork Tenderloin is a delicious sweet-and-savory dinner featuring tender, juicy pork baked in a flavorful pineapple glaze. Made with pineapple chunks, garlic, honey, brown sugar, and soy sauce, this easy oven-baked recipe delivers a wonderful balance of fruity sweetness and savory flavor. It is perfect for a family dinner or a special weekend meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks or rings, drained (reserve the juice)
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and place the pork tenderloins inside.
2. Prepare the Pineapple Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Add the Pineapple: Arrange the pineapple chunks or rings around the pork tenderloins. Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the pork and pineapple.
4. Bake the Pork: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the tenderloins. Baste the pork with the glaze halfway through cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check that the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. Caramelize the Glaze: For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking. Watch carefully to prevent the glaze from burning.
6. Rest and Serve: Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for at least 3 minutes before slicing. Spoon the pineapple glaze and fruit over the sliced pork and serve warm.

Tips for the Best Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

• Avoid overcooking: Pork tenderloin is lean, so a meat thermometer helps keep it juicy and tender.
• Get extra flavor: Let the pork sit in the glaze for 15–30 minutes before baking if you have time.
• Watch the glaze: Honey and brown sugar can burn quickly under the broiler, so keep a close eye on the dish.
• Slice against the grain: This helps make every bite more tender.
• Make it a complete meal: Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, or steamed vegetables to complement the sweet pineapple sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this pineapple-glazed pork tenderloin with fluffy white rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad. Drizzle extra pineapple sauce over the pork just before serving for an even more flavorful meal.

Harold’s Tip: For a beautiful caramelized finish, broil the pork for 2–3 minutes after baking. Keep watching closely so the sweet pineapple glaze turns golden without burning.