20-Min Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin seared and finished in a sticky honey-garlic-soy glaze, ready in under 20 minutes. Serve with rice, greens, or lentils for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Step 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear pork 2 minutes per side without moving until surface is browned; internal temp should reach 145°F.
Step 4
Push pork to the side, add minced garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 5
Pour honey and soy sauce over pork, tilting the pan to coat, then simmer 2 minutes until glaze thickens.
Step 6
Transfer pork to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, rest 3 minutes, then slice and drizzle with pan glaze.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- meat thermometer
- cutting board
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