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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

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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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin, Honey garlic pork tenderloin chinese, Honey garlic pork tenderloin recipe, Honey garlic pork tenderloin slow cooker, Pork fillet recipes, pork tenderloin marinade soy sauce, honey garlic, Top 10 pork tenderloin recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $14

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)

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

Instructions

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

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1.5mg