Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

 

Ingredients:

1.5 – 2 lb (680–900g) pork tenderloin

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp olive oil For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

1/4 cup honey

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)

1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, but adds depth)

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)

 

Instructions:

1. Prep the Pork:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Pat pork dry with paper towels.

Season all over with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the Tenderloin:

In an oven-safe skillet (like cast iron), heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.

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

3. Make the Sauce:

While pork sears, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, Dijon, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.

4. Add Sauce & Roast:

Pour sauce over pork in the skillet.

Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 15–18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Baste the pork with the sauce halfway through for more flavor.

5. Rest & Serve:

Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5–10 minutes.

Slice and drizzle with the sauce from the pan.