– 1 pound pork tenderloin
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
– Green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Follow these simple steps to make Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
3. Trim the Tenderloin: Remove any silver skin from the pork tenderloin to ensure even cooking.
4. Marinate: Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork and seal or cover. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes (30 minutes is ideal for more flavor).
5. Sear the Pork: In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add a little olive oil. Once hot, sear the marinated pork tenderloin on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
6. Bake in Oven: Once seared, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
7. Glaze: During the last few minutes of baking, spoon some of the leftover marinade over the pork to enhance the glaze.
8. Rest the Meat: Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. This helps retain the juices.
9. Slice and Serve: Slice the pork tenderloin into 1-inch medallions and drizzle with any remaining glaze from the skillet.
These straightforward steps will yield a mouthwatering dish everyone will love!