Soy-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Tender pork tenderloin coated in a savory soy glaze, served with caramelized sweet potatoes for a balanced and satisfying meal. This asian-inspired quick meals (gluten-free) ready in about 35 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, soy sauce, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 lbs, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim excess fat from pork tenderloin, then rub with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl. Pour half the mixture over pork, coating evenly, and let marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Toss 2 lbs cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet, then spread in a single layer.
4. Step 4: Place marinated pork on top of sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until pork reaches 145°F internal temperature and sweet potatoes are golden and tender. Brush remaining glaze over pork during last 5 minutes of cooking.