Garlic-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Garlic-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin pairs juicy, oven-roasted pork with a glossy sauce that balances sweetness from honey with soy’s depth and a hint of tangy cider vinegar. Chinese five spice and aromatics add warm, fragrant notes that linger in each bite. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something richly flavored yet unfussy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking pan with a wire rack.
- 3
Remove the silver skin and any excess fat from the pork tenderloin.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, Chinese five spice powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- 5
Sprinkle the tenderloin all over with the spice mixture, rubbing it on to coat.
- 6
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloin until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the tenderloin to the rack in the prepared pan.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center registers 140 degrees F (61 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. The internal temperature will rise to 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) or higher.
- 9
Meanwhile, for the sauce, heat the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic in the same skillet. Simmer until the liquid reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Slice the pork and serve with the warm sauce.
- Calories 275.7 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 21.49 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 33.12 g 12%
- Total Fat 7.45 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.75 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.24 mg High 20%
- Sodium 603.53 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.04 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 24.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.58 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.46 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 36.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 124.03 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 3.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Garlic Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Five Spice. Each serving provides about 275.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Five-Spice, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 275.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Garlic-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin healthy?
- Garlic-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 275.7 calories and 21.49 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 603.53 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.75 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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