Honey Garlic Pork (Print Version)
Juicy pork tenderloin gets covered in honey-garlic goodness and herbs, then it’s seared and baked until perfect.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Base
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2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
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1 pound pork tenderloin
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon thyme, minced
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
→ Sauce
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced
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⅓ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
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½ cup soy sauce, light
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½ cup honey
# Steps:
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Grab your pork, poke holes all over it with a fork, and set your oven to 350°F.
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Toss garlic, soy sauce, orange juice, all your spices, honey, and fresh herbs together. Drench the pork in this mix.
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Pour oil in a hot oven-safe pan and brown the pork on every side for a couple of minutes each.
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Slide the pan into the oven and let the pork cook through for 18 to 20 minutes until it's ready.
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Heat up leftover soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar in a small pot. Stir in cornstarch mixed with water and let the sauce get thick.
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Brush the meat with your sauce, pop it under the broiler for 3 minutes till it’s sticky, then let it sit 5 minutes before you cut it.
# Helpful Notes:
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Poking holes in the pork lets all those marinade flavors soak right in
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An oven-safe skillet means you won’t have to switch pans for baking