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Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Honey garlic pork tenderloin with a sticky, shiny amber glaze caramelized in the oven for juicy slices. Oven-roasted garlic pork tenderloin gets brushed twice with honey glaze and rested for clean, juicy cuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork tenderloin
  • 2 lb pork tenderloins About 1 lb each
  • 0.25 Salt To taste
  • 0.25 black pepper To taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Glaze
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 sesame seeds for garnish
  • 0.25 green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and roast
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Make sure the oven is fully heated before the skillet goes in.
  2. Season tenderloins with salt and pepper. Coat all sides evenly so the glaze sticks during roasting.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear tenderloins 2 minutes per side until golden all over. You should see browned edges and caramel-colored spots.
  4. Mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and glossy, then brush half over the seared pork.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast 18–22 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the surface turns amber and shiny.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before slicing the pork tenderloin. The juices should settle so the interior stays juicy when cut.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve while the glaze is still glistening.

Notes

Pro tip: use an instant-read thermometer and pull the pork as soon as it hits 145°F for blush-pink, not dry, slices. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container up to 3 days; freeze up to 2 months (best for reheating gently). For a lower-sugar option, replace honey with a sugar-free honey-style syrup designed for caramelizing.