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Juicy slices of honey garlic pork tenderloin glazed with a rich, sticky sauce, topped with green onions and sesame seeds, served on a white plate with lemon halves on the side.

Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

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This Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin is a quick, flavor-packed family favorite that's perfect for busy weeknights or hosting friends. With a sweet and savory marinade, it's juicy, tender, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main:
  • 1–1.5 lbs Pork tenderloin - Trimmed of silver skin
  • 4 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
Flavor Boosters (Optional):
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger - Grated
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Ovenproof skillet (For searing and oven cooking)
  • Meat thermometer (Ensure pork reaches safe temp (145°F))
  • Mixing bowl (For marinade)
  • Cutting board (For trimming and slicing)
  • Sharp knife (For cutting pork tenderloin)
  • Measuring spoons (For precise marinade amounts)
  • Ziplock bag (For marinating the pork)

Method
 

  1. Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar in a mixing bowl.
  2. Trim silver skin from pork tenderloin.
  3. Place pork in a ziplock bag with marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides (2–3 minutes per side).
  6. Pour remaining marinade over pork in the skillet.
  7. Transfer skillet to the oven and cook for 15–18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  8. Remove pork, tent with foil, and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
  9. Slice into medallions, spoon pan sauce on top, and serve hot. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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