Description
Succulent honey garlic pork tenderloin delivers a flavor explosion that makes dinner feel special without complicated prep. Marinate the meat in a sweet and savory blend, then roast until perfectly tender and glazed with golden goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pork tenderloins
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Thickening and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ⅔ green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a medium bowl. Add 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the marinade to create a consistent sauce.
- Pat 2 pork tenderloins dry with paper towels. Place them in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring complete coverage. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally for even flavor absorption.
- Preheat oven to 400F. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Carefully place tenderloins in the hot skillet. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145F.
- Remove skillet from oven. Transfer pork to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Rest for 10 minutes.
- Pour remaining marinade into the same skillet. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
- Slice pork against the grain into ½-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a serving platter.
- Drizzle honey garlic glaze over sliced pork. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork, which guarantees perfectly cooked meat without drying it out.
- Let the pork rest after cooking, as this allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring each slice stays tender and moist.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener to reduce carbohydrate content.
- Marinate the pork for at least 2 hours to develop deep, rich flavor that penetrates the meat completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg