Pork Tenderloin that is out of this world juicy and flavorful!
Company pleasing, Valentine worthy Cajun Pork Tenderloin smothered in Tangy Pineapple Glaze is sweet and spicy and melt in your mouth tender! The layers of flavor or out of this world and its easier than you think! The entire pork tenderloin recipe requires less than 60 minutes and MOST of that time is hand’s off brining and baking. I’ve included detailed instructions, tips, tricks and everything you need to know to make the juiciest pork tenderloin, even if you’ve never made pork before.
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Can you believe we have breezed passed the holidays, Super Bowl, and its time for Valentine’s Day already?! I love my Valentine with all my heart (cue sappy Our Love Story Post). He still hides packages of Sour Patch Kids for me to find when he goes out of town and I hide love notes for him to find in his luggage. Marrying my best friend has made for the best 13 years of my life.
So when I asked him what I should write about Valentine’s he said, “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I hope you love this Pork Tenderloin too!”
The man has skillz. But he speaks the truth, I think you will love this pork tenderloin recipe! And like I said in the intro, it is easier than you think! Even though the ingredient list is somewhat lengthy, most of them are spices and ingredients you already have in your pantry just waiting to transform everyday pork into this better-than-restaurant pork tenderloin.
Pork Tenderloin Recipe
The pork tenderloin is crazy moist and tender by first being placed in a water/salt/ brine for 20 minutes. Brining is like marinating meat in that it helps keep meat moist and tender by increasing the moisture capacity of the meat, resulting in melt in your mouth meat when cooked.
The pork tenderloin is then rubbed in a flavorful but not too spicy Cajun rub, and then baked while being glazed with a tangy maple Dijon glaze. The remaining Maple Dijon Glaze gets simmered with crushed pineapple to create an out of this world sweet, tangy Pineapple Glaze/Sauce. I am already concocting other recipes based on this glaze because I am so in love with it and even more in love with the sweet, tangy slightly spicy combination that is this Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Glaze.
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I hope you love this Cajun Pork too!
Now, I’m going to go into a lot of detail about how to make pork tenderloin, so you can stick along for the read, or skip directly to the pork tenderloin recipe.
About Pork Tenderloin
- The tender in pork tenderloin. Pork Tenderloin lives up to its name – it is not only one of the most tender cuts of pork but of all proteins.
- Pork tenderloin is low in fat. Even with this lofty tender, juicy claim, pork tenderloin boasts fabulous flavor and is extremely low in fat. In fact, pork tenderloin is about as lean as a skinless chicken breasts – thus earning the name “the other white meat.”
- Pork tenderloin is easy to cook. Not only is it easy to prepare, pork tenderloin requires less than 30 minutes to cook. This quick cooking time is achieved because it cooks at a relatively high temperature so the meat doesn’t dry out.
- Pork tenderloin is versatile. It can be baked whole like in this pork tenderloin recipe or this baked recipe, it can be grilled whole, grilled in thin slices, cut into slices and pounded into cutlets, cut into cubes for kebabs or stir fries or even taco filling or cut into slices for satay.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PORK LOIN AND PORK TENDERLOIN?
Pork Tenderloin is NOT pork loin – you cannot use them interchangeably. Here are the main differences:
Difference 1: Cut of Meat
- Pork tenderloin: comes from the loin of the pig, which runs from the hip to the shoulder.
- Pork loin: comes from the back of a pig and is much wider and longer.
Difference 2: Size
- Pork tenderloin: is thin and small, usually 1-2 pounds.
- Pork loin: can be cut to order anywhere from 3 to 5 pounds.
Difference 3: Texture and Flavor
- Pork tenderloin: gets its name for a reason – it is one of the most tender cuts of pork because it comes from a muscle that doesn’t receives much, if any, exercise.
- Pork loin: is not naturally as tender and must be cooked much longer in order to become tender.
Difference 4: Cooking Method
- Pork tenderloin: cooks quite quickly at higher temperatures, anywhere from 350 degrees to 425 degrees F.
- Pork loin: should be slow slow-roasting or grilled in order to become tender.
How much is a pork tenderloin?
You can purchase pork tenderloin in the meat section of your grocery store. I usually purchase mine at Costco which costs about $15 per package. It is pricier than chicken, but still a fabulous price to feed the entire family a restaurant worthy dinner.
How can I buy PORK TENDERLOIN?
- 2 per package: Pork Tenderloin is almost always sold in individual packages with two tenderloins per package. Each tenderloin weighs roughly 1-1 ½ pounds. Pork tenderloin is easy to consume, so my pork tenderloin recipes always use both pieces in one package.
- Prime pork tenderloin: If you have the chance, purchase pork tenderloin with “prime” on the label. Prime pork tenderloin is typically a little more expensive, but worth it. It is darker in color and boasts more marbling (AKA more flavor), a higher pH (lower acidity), which means even more tender, juicy, flavorful pork.
- Plain pork tenderloin: You will want to look for pork tenderloin that is NOT packaged in a rub or marinade, as we are going to brine and season the meat ourselves. This way, you not only control the flavor, but you can control the amount of salt and eliminate the oil in the marinade.
DO I NEED TO REMOVE THE SILVERSKIN BEFORE COOKING?
The silverskin is part of a sinew on one side of the pork tenderloin and looks like thin, silvery fat. You will want to remove it because it can become tough and chewy when cooked.
Many packages of pork tenderloin will come pre-trimmed so you don’t need to worry about removing the silverskin before cooking in the oven. If your pork comes with the silverskin intact, however, you will need to remove it before roasting.
How do I remove it? To remove the silverskin, slip a sharp knife in between the silver skin and the meat then cut it away until free. Take care to just remove the silverskin and not a big chunk of meat!
How to make the JUICIEST PORK TENDERLOIN
The best Pork Tenderloin recipes always start with a brine because brining = the JUICIEST pork tenderloin. You are probably familiar with brining a turkey, and the same concept holds true to brining pork tenderloin. Once you brine pork, you will never go back!
Brining produces tender, juicy pork tenderoin every single time because it actually changes the molecular structure of the pork without having to prep and plan ahead with an overnight marinade. It also brings the pork to room temperature so it cooks more evenly instead of drying out the outside while waiting for the inside to cook.
If you’ve never brined any protein before, don’t be intimidated – it literally takes 20 minutes! You actually can’t marinate it longer than that or the pork will become mealy – so literally 20 minutes! To brine pork, you will combine the following:
- kosher salt
- warm water
- apple cider vinegar
- brown sugar
- ice cubes
- pork
The brine tenderizes the pork tenderloin by changing its cell structure. The salt: 1) hydrates the cells of the muscle tissues via osmosis; 2) allows the cells to hold on to the water while they are cooked by breaking down the proteins so they can no longer contract when cooking. This means less water will be squeezed out and lost, resulting in juicier pork.
WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD I BAKE PORK TENDERLOIN?
Pork Tenderloin is a very lean cut of meat so it requires a relatively high oven baking temperature, about 400-425 degrees F. Lower temperatures require longer cooking times (up to an hour) which dry out the pork. By cooking at a higher temperature, the meat is cooked through before it has time to dry out.
HOW LONG TO COOK PORK TENDERLOIN?
The cooking time for pork tenderloin will depend on:
- the actual thickness/size of pork
- if the pork has been seared
- desired doneness/internal temperature
- actual oven temperature
That being said, typically pork tenderloin requires 25-30 minutes at 425 degrees to reach 145 degrees F at the thickest part of the pork.
WHAT SHOULD PORK TENDERLOIN LOOK LIKE WHEN DONE?
According to USDA guidelines, pork tenderloin is safe to consume when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F. This means it will be slightly pink inside which is OKAY.
This 145-degrees temperature is 15 degrees less than the old standards of 160 degrees F which would mean the pork would be completely cooked through without any pink. The research shows, however, that 145 degrees F is the same safety-wise as cooking pork to 160 degrees F AND yields much more tender pork.
Your pork will increase anywhere from 5-10 degrees in temperature as it rests, so I like to take mine out as soon as it hits 145 degrees for the juiciest pork. If you overcook your pork tenderloin, it will transform from fork tender to dry and chewy.
This is what your pork will look like with the allotted 5-minute resting time:
- take pork out at 145 F, will rise to 150 F – slices will be somewhat pink and moist
- take pork out at 150 F, will rise to 155 F – slices will be a little pink and moist
- take pork out at 160 F, will rise to 165 F – slices will not be pink but still should be relatively moist
HOW TO COOK PORK TENDERLOIN
Cooking pork tenderloin is very simple even though it looks like a few steps:
- Brine pork tenderloin: Mix the kosher salt with warm water in order to dissolve the salt, then mix in the cider vinegar, brown sugar and ice cubes. Add the pork and brine for 20 minutes.
- Dry pork before seasoning: When your pork is done brining, rinse in cool water and pat dry with paper towels. It is important the pork is quite dry after brining so the rub will stick to the pork.
- Season pork with wet rub: Whisk together the Cajun Rub spices in a small bowl. Remove 1 teaspoon for the Glaze. Whisk together remaining rub spices with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Rub the pork all over with this Wet Rub.
- Make Glaze. Whisk together all of the Glaze ingredients EXCEPT for crushed pineapple. Remove ¼ cup Glaze for basting and set aside (“Basting Glaze”). The rest of the Glaze will be simmered with crushed pineapple to become the Pineapple Glaze.
- Sear pork tenderloin: Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom of oil. Wait until the oil is very hot before adding pork tenderloin. Sear each side until browned, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Baste pork tenderloin: Place tenderloin on rack in shallow roasting pan or on a lightly greased rack placed on a baking sheet and baste with half of the Basting Glaze.
- Bake in oven: Bake at 425 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until pork registers between 145- and 150-degrees F (63 and 65 degrees C) at the thickest part of the tenderloin. This means the pork will be juicy and slightly pink in the middle. Do NOT overbake or your pork will not be as moist.
- Rest pork: Let pork tenderloin rest 10 minutes before slicing. This allows time for the redistribution and reabsorption of the juices throughout the pork tenderloin.
- Finish with glaze: Meanwhile, heat Pineapple Glaze in the small saucepan just until warmed and serve over sliced tenderloin.
TIPS FOR EASY PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE
Making pork tenderloin is pretty straight forward, but here are a few tips and tricks for the best pork tenderloin recipe every time:
- Fully dissolve salt. When making the brine, whisk the kosher salt in the warm water until it is dissolved before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- Don’t brine too long. Only brine pork tenderloin for 20 minutes – no longer! – otherwise the pork will become mealy.
- Rinse pork from brine. Rinse your pork tenderloin thoroughly after brining to remove excess salt otherwise it will taste too salty. Do NOT substitute the kosher salt with equal amounts table salt.
- Sear before baking: Many readers wonder if they really have to sear their pork tenderloin before baking and the answer is YES. Searing the pork creates the Maillard reaction resulting in rich, deep, complex flavor. Equally important, it locks in the juices which prevents the surface of the tenderloin from becoming dehydrated when cooked at high heat.
- Sear in batches. If you cannot sear both tenderloins without them touching, then you will want to sear in two batches. Sear the tenderloin until golden on all sides.
- Use vegetable oil. Don’t substitute olive oil for vegetable oil in searing because we need an oil with a high smoking point.
- Use a heavy bottom pan. A cast iron skillet is ideal for searing but if you don’t have one, you can use a QUALITY nonstick pan, it will just take a little longer to brown. If your nonstick pan is too hot or not quality, it can ruin the nonstick surface.
- Baste: The pork tenderloin is basted with a glaze containing both apple cider vinegar and lemon juice. The acid from these ingredients breaks down the meat while it roasts, making it significantly more tender.
- Use a meat thermometer. Pork tenderloin is lean and therefore can dry out very easily if overcooked so it is important to use a meat thermometer to achieve the correct temperature. They are a small investment and come in handy ALL the time and eliminate all of the guess-work. Last time I baked this pork tenderloin recipe, one of my tenderloins was done a full 5 minutes before the other, which I wouldn’t have know without an instant read thermometer.
- Rest before slicing: Let the pork tenderloin rest the full 10 minutes before slicing otherwise you will loose valuable juices.
- Slice across the grain: Slice the pork tenderloin across the grain. You want to cut perpendicular to the muscle fibers so they become as short as possible, as opposed to parallel which will result in long muscle fibers and chewy, rubbery meat. You can either slice in ½” slices or my husband loves super thin slices.
WHAT SIDES ARE BEST WITH BAKED PORK TENDERLOIN?
This Pork Tenderloin recipe pairs beautifully with any number of sides from simple rice and a big green salad to more elaborate fair. Here are a few of my favorites:
- Salads: Wedge Salad, Spinach Berry Salad, Strawberry Avocado Broccoli Salad, Creamy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Strawberry Salad, Corn Salad
- Fruit Salads: Perfect Fruit Salad, Creamy Grape Salad, Pina Colada Fruit Salad, Berry Salad in Honey Mascarpone Dressing
- Breads: Award Winning Cornbread, Perfect Dinner Rolls, Buttery Breadsticks
- Potatoes: Company Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes, Au Gratin Potatoes, Roasted Pesto Potatoes
- Veggies: Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Cauliflower, Roasted Carrots, Saluted Brussels Sprouts, Glazed Carrots, Brown Butter Asparagus or Parmesan Asparagus
HOW TO USE LEFTOVER PORK TENDERLOIN
Due to the tenderness of pork tenderloin, it makes fabulous leftovers. It is delicious plain, on sandwiches, in wraps, rice, eggs, hash browns, pastas/ramen, pasta salads, rice, or soups.
HOW LONG IS LEFTOVER PORK GOOD FOR?
Leftover pork tenderloin should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When properly stored, pork is good up to 5 days.
LOOKING FOR MORE PORK RECIPES?
- Slow Cooker Asian Caramel Pulled Pork
- Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
- Sheet Pan Chili Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potato
- Chipotle Sweet Pulled Pork
- Roasted Pork with Blackberry Hoisin Glaze
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sloppy Joes
- Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Maple Cider Ham
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Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Glaze
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Pork Brine
- 1 pkg pork tenderloins, trimmed (comes with 2 pieces, 2 – 2 ½ lbs. total)
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 3 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
Cajun Rub
- 1 tsp EACH salt, garlic pwdr, chili pwdr, ground cumin, brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp EACH pepper, onion pwdr, dried thyme, smoked paprika
Tangy Pineapple Glaze
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (not breakfast imitation syrup)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon French/yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons cider vinegar (2 for "tangier")
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon reserved Cajun Rub Spices from above
- Add later:
- 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice
Instructions
- In a gallon-size freezer bag, mix salt with warm water. Add the remaining Brine ingredients, including the pork. Brine for exactly 20 minutes then remove pork from brine, rinse and pat dry.
- The pork becomes mealy if left in the brine any longer.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the Cajun Rub spices in a small bowl. Remove 1 teaspoon for the Glaze. Whisk together remaining rub spices with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Rub the pork all over with this Wet Rub. Set aside.
- Whisk together all of the Tangy Pineapple Glaze ingredients EXCEPT for crushed pineapple. Remove ¼ cup Glaze for basting and set aside (“Basting Glaze”). Add the remaining Glaze to a small saucepan along with crushed pineapple (“Pineapple Glaze”). Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425 F degrees.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. When oil is very hot, add pork tenderloin. Sear each side until browned, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Place tenderloin on rack in shallow roasting pan or on a lightly greased rack placed on a baking sheet and baste with half of the Basting Glaze.
- Roast at 425F degrees F, for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, basting once with remaining Basting Glaze after 15 minutes. When done, an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin should register between 145 and 150 degrees F (63 and 65 degrees C). This means the pork will be juicy and slightly pink in the middle. Let cooked pork stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, heat Pineapple Glaze in the small saucepan just until warmed.
- To serve, slice tenderloin into thin slices and top with Tangy Pineapple Glaze.
Notes
- Brine pork. As previously detailed, brining the pork results in the juiciest pork and only takes 20 minutes so PLEASE don’t skip!
- Use a meat thermometer. Pork tenderloin is very easy to overcook so it is important to use a meat thermometer to achieve the correct temperature. The outside may be brown but the inside can still be undercooked. Thermometers are a small investment and come in handy ALL the time and eliminate all of the guess-work. You simply cannot make perfect baked pork tenderloin without one.
- Don’t overcook pork tenderloin. Pork tenderloin is fairly lean, so take care not to overcook it, or it will dry out. If you overcook your pork tenderloin, it will transform from fork tender to dry and chewy. If it starts to char too much before it is done, you can turn the heat down or move to indirect heat.
- Rest before slicing. Let the Pork Tenderloin rest 10 minutes before slicing. This time allows time for the redistribution and reabsorption of the juices throughout the pork tenderloin.
- Slice across the grain. Slice the pork pork tenderloin across the grain. You want to cut perpendicular to the muscle fibers so they become as short as possible, as opposed to parallel which will result in long muscle fibers and chewy, rubbery meat. You can either slice in ½” slices or my husband loves super thin slices.
MAKE AHEAD
You can prep the grilled pork tenderloin up to different stages instead of making all at once:- Brine: you can brine the pork, rinse and pat dry, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 24 hours ahead of time.
- Rub: you can brine, rinse, dry then cover the pork tenderloin with the wet rub and tightly wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 12 hours.
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Teri Giese says
You always offer us the exact idea at the EXACTLY right time doll!! Have had a pork tenderloin in the freezer, on the meal plan, 3TIMES!! Just was not feelin it with the recipes I had. We adore pork tenderloin here. Must tell you, your pasta went over awesomely, your Coca Cola chili, and the oven fried chicken as well. The fillets. Brines and marinades are the way to go. Should send photos when I prepare your recipes! Was laid up for a week or so so am so far behind on my emails and pinning. Have 34,000and went from 49 followers at Christmas to almost 1,000 today. Lame to you being a veteran to all this, but I suspect you got excited like I do. Makes me happy to know someone found a good recipe for themselves, because I pinned it. Am a connessiure of good recipes!!! Lotsa love to you ,the hubby and Kiwi!! P. S. My hubby said the chicken was the moistest he had ever had! That was after nuking it at lunch the next day!!
Jen says
Hi Teri, my foodie kindred spirit! I am super excited for you to try this pork tenderloin recipe – it is one of my favs! I love hearing you have been making and loving my recipes and YES! I would love photos or you can even tag me on instagram – that would be awesome! I am sorry to hear you have been laid up – I hope you are feeling much better now! And that is so exciting that your following is growing just by pinning recipes you love! I need to follow you! There is so much fun in cooking, it is fun to share it with others! I hope you have a fabulous week Teri! You are the best!
Mila says
Awww how cute are you guys Hiding stuff for each other Too adorbs! But that picture of the pork with the fork…holy cow Jen…that’s a BIG fork This pork loin looks lovely! Knowing you the flavors are on point as always happy Vday love.
Jen says
LOL! yes, that is a big fork. Forget using it as a serving fork, I need to just start eating with it I hope you and your adorable, beautiful family have a wonderful Valentine’s Day as well! xo
Therese says
Hi Again Jen! It’s a day of getting caught up on letting everyone know what their missing if they haven’t tried your amazing recipes!!! This recipe was no exception!! I knew it was going to be good so I did 3 tenderloins and doubled the pineapple glaze. First words from my daughter and son-in -law were, THIS IS THE BOMB!!!!! The only bummer was that we had no leftovers for lunch the next day. So next time, and there will be many, I will do 4 tenderloins. Thank you for another easy, delicious, and elegant meal!
Jen says
Yay – I love that its you again Thank you so much for taking time to comment! I am thrilled you all loved this recipe so much that there weren’t any leftovers, especially because it is one of my favorites! Thanks for being such an awesome supporter Therese, you made my heart smile with your kind, enthusiastic comments!
Carmen says
Absolutely sensational! I have been cooking for less than a year and keep experiencing highs and lows in the journey but this one is one of the highest highs I’ve had yet! Almost wish I had invited company over to enjoy it with!
Jen says
Thank you so much Carmen I am thrilled you loved it! I am so happy to hear you have started cooking – it is a fun journey! I hope you continue to have fun exploring my site and have many “high points” here!
Karen says
This is delicious. My adult son gave it an excellent rating (highest rating in our house) after his first bite. It was so tender and perfect blend of Cajun spice and sweet pineapple flavors. Your recipes are some of my family’s favorite recipes.
Jen says
Thank you so much Karen! I’m so honored your family is enjoying my recipes and I’m so pleased this Cajun Pork Tenderloin got the highest rating from your son!
laura cooper says
This was delightful, and so pretty on a plate! I so wish I’d taken a picture of it when I had it sliced and covered w/ the yummy pineapple sauce. The texture of the pork was absolutely perfect, something I’ve only accomplished by using the sous vide method in the past. I’m assuming it’d because of the brining. I can’t wait to eat the leftovers tonight 🙂
Jen says
Thank you so much Laura, I’m so pleased to hear you loved this pork tenderloin recipe! The juicy texture is definitively due to the brining – it’s a miracle worker!
Jeff says
What do you think about using honey instead of maple syrup?
Jen says
Hi Jeff, the molasses in the maple has a different flavor profile of the fruity honey, so it’s not a complete even swap but I think it could still work.
Gail F Souders says
Hi Jennifer, I enjoy making many of your recipes. I will be making pork tenderloin for a dinner party coming up. I want to make the roasted pork tenderloin (not sliced) ahead & keep warm in the oven until serving. what is the best oven temperature to do this along with a potato dish? Thanks!
Jen says
Hi Gail, I would keep the pork tenderloin wrapped in foil on your lowest oven temperature – anywhere from 170-200F. Good luck and have fun!
Julie Whitehead says
Ah. OLIVE oil in the rub, VEGETABLE oil in the pan to sear. Got it.
Jen says
Yes, perfect!
Erika R says
I never leave comments, but here I am. I feel like I found my kindred spirit of cooking! This recipe was perfection, and your methods created a perfect tenderloin! I will admit I cheated and used mostly Penzeys Cajun blend, with additional spices from the 1tsp list. Thank you so much! I can’t wait to try more of your creations.
Jen says
I love meeting foodie kindred spirits – nice to e-meet you Erika! I’m thrilled you loved this recipe and will be back for more! I hope you enjoy exploring my site!
Christine Celis says
Pinned to my favorites….this was absolutely scrumptious…looking forward to leftovers for lunch tomorrow! Thanks!
Jen says
You’re so welcome, I’m so please you loved it!
Laureh Flachsbart says
I’ve made this three times and it’s now in our usual rotation! The brine, rub and sauce are all great. When possible, I use fresh pineapple! I don’t even bother with the maple syrup or brown sugar, as I’m not supposed to consume any sweeteners, and I find that the pineapple is quite sweet on its own. There’s a similar pineapple sauce recipe I sometimes make as well, that has jalapenos in it, because my husband loves spicy food 🙂 This recipe is definitely worth making, as my husband doesn’t really care for pork but really likes this meal. Ciao!
Jen says
I love that this has become a regular for you! The spicy pineapple sauce sounds divine!