Satisfy your craving for a delectable, home-cooked meal with this *Easy Sweet Pork Tenderloin* recipe. Tender, juicy pork is infused with bold, savory-sweet flavors thanks to a mouthwatering marinade made from soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and a hint of ground ginger. Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal prep, this dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and elegance. The pork is baked to perfection and finished with a rich, sticky glaze made from the reserved marinade, elevating each bite to gourmet levels. Perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for special dinners, this versatile recipe serves four and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. Try it today for a fail-proof dinner that's as delicious as it is effortless!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, ground ginger, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and water to create a marinade.
Trim any excess fat or silver skin from the pork tenderloin. Place the pork into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the pork tenderloin, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes (best if marinated up to 8 hours in the refrigerator).
Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade and place it into a baking dish. Reserve the marinade for later use.
Bake the pork tenderloin in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) on a meat thermometer.
While the pork is baking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and then simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a glaze.
Once the pork tenderloin is cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Slice the pork into medallions, drizzle the thickened glaze over the top, and serve warm.
Calories |
1053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 4448 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.0 g | ||
| Protein | 118.3 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2438 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.