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Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Honey-glazed pork tenderloin basted with a sweet and tangy sauce. So easy and so good!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 1881.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Roasting pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk or Spoon For blending glaze ingredients
  • 1 Basting Brush For applying the glaze evenly
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer Crucial for ensuring proper doneness

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 3/4 pound pork tenderloins
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place pork tenderloins into a roasting pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Stir honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until well blended. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Roast tenderloins in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and baste tenderloins with honey sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Continue to roast, basting a few more times with remaining sauce, until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 45 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

To achieve a superior crust and deeper flavor, consider searing the pork tenderloins in an oven-safe pan on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes per side before transferring to the oven. This creates a beautiful Maillard reaction. Be mindful of the high sugar content in the glaze; it can burn if the oven temperature is too high or if basted too early. It's best to introduce the glaze after the initial high-heat roast. Always rest the cooked tenderloin for at least 5-10 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring a more tender and moist result. For an extra layer of complexity, add a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger or minced garlic to the glaze mixture.