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Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This juicy, tender pork tenderloin is coated in a garlic-honey-Dijon glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. It’s the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy, simple enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
resting 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pork tenderloins about 1 to 1½ pounds each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked if you have it
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Optional garnish: fresh herbs like parsley or thyme sprigs
  • Instructions:

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prepare.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the pork tenderloins dry with paper towels, this helps them sear beautifully without steaming.
  3. Season generously.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Rub the spice blend evenly over both tenderloins, pressing it in with your hands to form a light crust.
  5. Sear for flavor.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the pork and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Don’t skip this, it locks in juices and builds that crave-worthy crust.
  7. Make the glaze.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Those bits are pure flavor!
  9. Roast to perfection.
  10. Spoon the glaze over the pork, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
  11. Rest and serve.
  12. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute. Slice into medallions and drizzle with any extra glaze from the pan.