Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Description
Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin highlights pork tenderloin sliced into rounds and cooked in a glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and chicken broth. The pork is first browned in a hot pan with olive oil and butter, creating a golden exterior. Then the honey-based sauce is added and simmered until it thickens and cooks the pork through.
The final dish features a balance of sweet and savory notes with a subtle acidity from the lemon juice, while the minced garlic adds its signature aroma. The sauce clings to the tender pork rounds, offering a sticky glaze texture. Chopped scallions sprinkled on top add a mild onion bite and color contrast.
This pork tenderloin works well served hot alongside steamed rice or sautéed vegetables, benefiting from the rich sauce to bring the meal together.
Note that the sauce is on the sweeter side; you can reduce honey or add extra lemon juice to adjust balance, as noted in the recipe tips. The pork is cooked to a safe temperature but may retain a slight pink center, typical for tenderloins.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup scallions or to taste, chopped
Instructions
- Trim any fat and silver skin off the pork tenderloin and then cut into 3/4" thick rounds. Season with salt & pepper.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together (honey, chicken broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, cornstarch).
- Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork (you may need to do this in batches so as not to crowd the pan) and cook for about 3 minutes/side until golden.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and then pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for another 1-3 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce thickens up too much, stir in a splash of water.
- Take the pan off the burner, then sprinkle chopped scallions over top prior to serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the honey quantity or add lemon juice before serving to enhance acidity.
- Ensure the pork tenderloin is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F for safety, allowing for a slightly pink center.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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