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Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin. Christmas eve dinner ideas

Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins about 1 lb each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat the pork tenderloins dry and season all over with the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the tenderloins 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Pour the honey garlic mixture over the seared tenderloins in the skillet.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast 12 to 15 minutes until a thermometer reads 145F at the thickest part.
  • Remove the tenderloins to a cutting board, tent with foil and rest 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Set the skillet with the sauce over medium heat, whisk in the cornstarch slurry, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
  • Slice the pork into 1/2 inch medallions, drizzle with the sauce and scatter the green onions over the top.

Good to Know

Whisk the honey garlic sauce up to 2 days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge; it only needs a quick stir before it goes in the skillet.