Pan -seared Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
A quick and flavourful pork tenderloin recipe with a sweet and savoury honey garlic glaze. Pan-seared for colour and finished in the sauce, the meat stays tender and juicy.
Perfect for an easy midweek meal that delivers big flavour with minimal effort.
10 Mins. 15 Mins. 2-3
🛒 Ingredients:
- 450–500g pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions:
- Season: Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Rub evenly over the tenderloin.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high. Sear pork 3–4 mins per side until golden.
- Lower heat: Add butter and garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Glaze: Stir in honey and soy sauce. Turn pork to coat, simmer 3–4 mins until glossy.
- Finish: Cover and cook 5–6 mins until internal temp reaches 63°C.
- Rest & slice: Rest 5 mins, then slice into medallions and spoon glaze over the top.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- With garlic mashed potatoes and green beans
- Over steamed rice with extra glaze
- In wraps or bowls with crunchy slaw
✨ Pro Tip:
For the best caramelisation, don’t move the pork too early — let each side sear properly before flipping. The honey glaze thickens fast, so keep the heat medium to avoid burning.
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