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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan pork tenderloin recipe with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze that delivers tender, juicy meat and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin (450–680 grams)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 grams)
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Trim the pork tenderloin by removing any silver skin or excess fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Season the pork generously with salt and black pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the pork tenderloin and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. While the pork sears, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the seared pork in the skillet and turn the pork a couple of times to coat evenly.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Halfway through, baste the pork with the sauce in the pan.
  8. Remove the pork from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  9. Place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  10. Slice the pork tenderloin into medallions, spoon the thickened honey garlic sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

If the sauce is too thin after roasting, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water) during simmering to thicken. Do not add cornstarch before roasting to avoid burning the sauce. Let pork rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Use room-temperature pork for even cooking. Avoid crowding the pan to get a good sear.

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