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Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Pork

Tender pork tenderloin baked with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, making for an effortless weeknight meal.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Pork

Get ready for a flavor explosion with this Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Pork! This recipe takes a simple pork tenderloin and transforms it into a juicy, caramelized masterpiece with minimal fuss. The sticky, savory-sweet glaze is irresistible, and best of all, your oven does most of the work. It's elegant enough for guests but easy enough for any weeknight!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Glaze

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

  2. Step 2

    Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper.

  3. Step 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create the glaze.

  4. Step 4

    Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about half of the honey garlic glaze over the pork, ensuring it's well coated.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, spoon the remaining glaze over the pork, and return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the glaze is sticky and caramelized.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven, loosely tent with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with rice and your favorite roasted vegetables.

Tips

  • To ensure tender pork, avoid overcooking. A meat thermometer is your best friend here!
  • For even more flavor, marinate the pork in the glaze for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) before baking.
  • This glaze also works wonderfully with chicken breasts or salmon fillets.

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