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Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Honey garlic pork tenderloin with a shiny amber glaze—seared for color, then oven-roasted until blush-pink and juicy. This glazed pork tenderloin is brushed twice with a honey-garlic sauce so it caramelizes as it roasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork tenderloin
  • 2 pork tenderloins About 1 lb each.
  • 0.25 tsp salt To taste.
  • 0.25 tsp pepper To taste.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Glaze
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 4 garlic Cloves, minced.
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tbsp sesame seeds For garnish (optional but recommended).
  • 0.25 bunch green onions For garnish, sliced.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Roast the pork
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Season the tenderloins with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the tenderloins 2 minutes per side until golden all over.
  4. Mix the glaze ingredients and brush half over the seared pork.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast 18–22 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  6. Rest the tenderloins 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Pro tip: brush the glaze halfway through roasting so it caramelizes without burning, and use an instant-read thermometer to pull the pork at 145°F for juicy slices. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; freeze up to 2 months (reheat gently to avoid drying). If you want a lower-sugar option, swap part of the honey with an equal-measure sugar-free honey alternative (follow the label for best results).