Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin is as good for a weeknight or Sunday supper. You'll love the sweet and garlicky flavor of this tender, succulent pork.
You're going to want to add this recipe to your meal plan!
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I love this easy pork tenderloin recipe because it's so flavorful and pretty simple to make, too.
The honey garlic sauce is what makes this pork recipe so good. (You can also use this sauce to glaze chicken breasts.) I can't wait for you to try this dish!
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make our honey garlic pork tenderloin recipe:
- Pork Tenderloin: pork loin is a much thicker cut and will need more time to cook. If you're unsure which is which, just ask the butcher at your grocery store. Note: this recipe, as it is written, will not work with pork loin.
- Honey: Use good quality honey. I like to use local honey. This adds sweetness and thickens the sauce.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Balancing the sauce is important, and this adds acidity and complements the pork.
- Soy Sauce: For a little umami and salt, soy sauce adds great flavor. You can use regular or low-sodium soy sauce.
- White Wine: Choose a dry white wine like chardonnay or pinot grigio. The alcohol will cook off, leaving just the wine flavor; however, chicken broth works well as a substitute if you prefer.
- Garlic: Using finely minced fresh garlic will yield the best flavor.
- Olive Oil: Any neutral-flavored oil will work. I like using olive oil.
- Red Pepper Flakes: This adds a tiny hint of heat and keeps the syrupy sauce from being too sweet.
Pork Rub: flour, garlic powder, ground mustard, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper.
This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.
Ang's Tips
- Always check the internal temperature of the pork using a meat thermometer. I like this inexpensive instant-read thermometer.
Related: Leftover Pork Casserole
Storage
To Store: Leftover Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last 3-4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals until heated throughout.
Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the delicious recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
If you have pork seasoning rub on hand, you can use that instead of the seasonings listed in the recipe card. It has a little bit more of a smoky flavor.
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
Serving Suggestions
Wondering what to serve with pork tenderloin? For this dish, I like serving rice or buttered noodles. It's great with crispy potatoes, too. For veggies, try it with oven roasted broccoli or honey tarragon carrots.
Similar Recipes
If you like easy pork recipes, you'll also want to try our oven-roasted pork tenderloin or air fryer pork chops.
I know you'll also enjoy these delicious recipes:
- pork tenderloin and potatoes: this easy instant pot recipe makes a whole meal.
- sheet pan pork tenderloin: balsamic and garlic make this pork super tasty.
- Dutch oven pork tenderloin: here's another recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prep.
You'll also love our slow cooker pork roast recipe!
Related: What to Serve with Pulled Pork
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Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
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Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins, about 1lb each
Honey Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup white wine or chicken stock
- 3 teaspoons fresh garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional but recommended
Pork Rub
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.½ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup white wine, 3 teaspoons fresh garlic, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Trim off any silver skin or fat from the pork tenderloin, then brush the pork with olive oil.2 pork tenderloins, about 1lb each, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a small bowl, combine and gently mix the seasonings and flour together.2 teaspoons flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground mustard, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Dust the pork with the mixture on all sides. Place the seasoned pork in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Pour the sauce mixture around the pork.
- Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes, turning the pork tenderloin over halfway through cooking.
- Once the internal temperature of the meat reaches 155F, remove the pork from the oven. Spoon the sauce over the top of the meat. Cover lightly with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet or 9x13 baking dish
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