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Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

This Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Sauce recipe is a delicious and juicy meal featuring tender pork fillets seared to perfection and roasted in a flavorful honey garlic sauce made with garlic, cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. The dish is finished by reducing the sauce on the stovetop to a luscious syrup, making it perfect for an impressive yet simple dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Pork and Rub

  • 2 pork tenderloin (pork fillet), 500g/1lb each
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Sauce

  • 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, light or all purpose
  • 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F to prepare for roasting the pork tenderloins.
  2. Make Sauce: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the garlic, cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey to create your flavorful honey garlic sauce.
  3. Prepare Rub: Combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the spice rub. Sprinkle it evenly over the pork tenderloins to season them well.
  4. Sear Pork: Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork tenderloins and sear each side until golden brown all over, which locks in flavors and juices.
  5. Cook Garlic: When pork is nearly fully seared, push it to the side of the skillet, add the finely chopped garlic, and cook until golden and fragrant.
  6. Add Sauce and Transfer to Oven: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet. Turn the pork tenderloin once to coat it with sauce, then promptly transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  7. Roast Pork: Roast the pork tenderloins in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 68°C / 155°F, ensuring they are cooked perfectly but still juicy.
  8. Rest Pork: Remove the pork from the oven onto a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute within the meat.
  9. Reduce Sauce: Place the skillet with the sauce back on the stove over medium-high heat. Simmer rapidly for 3 minutes, reducing the liquid into a thin syrup that intensifies the flavor.
  10. Coat Pork: Remove the skillet from heat, put the rested pork tenderloins back into the sauce, and turn to coat them thoroughly.
  11. Serve: Slice the pork into thick pieces and serve with the luscious honey garlic sauce spooned over the top for a delightful meal.

Notes

  • Note 1: Pork tenderloins are lean cuts that cook quickly and benefit from searing and roasting for optimal juiciness.
  • Note 2: Cider vinegar and soy sauce provide the acidity and saltiness to balance the sweetness of the honey.
  • Note 3: Use an oven-proof skillet such as cast iron for searing and roasting without transferring pans.
  • Note 4: Using a thermometer to check for 68°C / 155°F ensures pork is safely cooked but tender and moist.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pork tenderloin, honey garlic sauce, roasted pork, easy dinner, pork recipe, honey soy pork

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