Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
This honey garlic glazed pork tenderloin is the perfect weeknight dinner. Easy and delicious, it is sure to please everyone.
The pork tenderloin, with its lean yet juicy texture, is first seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Then it is seared in a pan to enhance the flavor and give the pork a nice crisp exterior before being baked to perfection. Picture slicing through impeccably cooked slices, revealing tender, moist meat that practically melts in your mouth.
The honey garlic glaze is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, this glaze elevates the pork tenderloin to new heights. The glaze strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and tanginess, with just a hint of umami richness. As it coats the tenderloin, it caramelizes, forming a tantalizingly sticky glaze.
I suggest serving this dish with mashed potatoes or rice and a side of broccolini or green beans for a delicious and balanced dinner.
Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin, about 1 pound
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and move the rack to the middle position.
- In a small mixing bowl combine onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Evenly rub pork all over with the spice mix.
- Heat oil over medium heat and sear the pork loin until browned on all sides; about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine garlic, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and butter; whisk until well combined. Brush the honey-garlic mixture over the pork loin and coat evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the pork has reached 145°F. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing it into medallions so it remains juicy.
