Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin with Pak Choi
Seared pork tenderloin finished in the oven with a sweet teriyaki glaze, sliced and served with garlicky pak choi.
Made with Teriyaki sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.54 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Season the pork with salt. Heat the vegetable oil in an ovenproof frying pan over a high heat and brown the pork for 5 minutes, turning, until golden all over.
5 min - 2
Pour half the ready made teriyaki sauce (see the base recipe) over the pork and roll to coat.
- 3
Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, basting once, until the pork reaches 63C in the middle or the juices run clear. A little blush of pink is safe at this temperature.
16 min 40 s - 4
Rest the pork on a board for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the rice by the packet instructions.
5 min - 5
Heat the sesame oil in a pan, add the garlic for 30 seconds, then the pak choi cut side down. Fry for 3 minutes, add 3 tbsp water, cover and steam for 2 minutes.
5 min - 6
Slice the pork into thick rounds. Warm the remaining sauce with the pan juices and spoon over. Serve with rice and pak choi.
Tips
- A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out. Pork tenderloin is lean and dries out quickly if overcooked.
- Rest the pork before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.
- Use tenderstem broccoli or green beans if pak choi is hard to find.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 2 days in the fridge, cooled within 1 hour. Slice cold for sandwiches or reheat gently until steaming hot.
Questions
What temperature should pork be cooked to?
Cook it until the centre reaches 63C and rest for 3 minutes, or until the juices run clear. It will be juicy with a slight blush.
Can I use pork chops?
Yes. Sear chops for 4 minutes per side, add the sauce for the last 2 minutes, and check they are cooked through.
More made with teriyaki sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.