Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

1–1.5 lb pork tenderloin

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup honey

3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium recommended)

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tbsp water + 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken, optional)

 

‍ Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Set to 400°F (200°C).

2. Sear the Pork:

Season pork with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear pork on all sides until browned (about 2–3 min per side).

3. Make the Sauce:

In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and pepper flakes.

Pour over the pork in the skillet or transfer pork and sauce to an oven-safe dish.

4. Bake:

Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Baste with sauce halfway through.

5. Optional Thickening:

Remove pork and let rest.

Pour sauce into a pan, bring to simmer.

Mix cornstarch and water, stir in to thicken sauce.

6. Serve:

Slice pork and drizzle sauce on top.

Great with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.