Honey Garlic Pork
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Honey Garlic Pork recipe! Featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of pork tenderloin coated in a light cornstarch crust and seared to golden perfection, this dish is smothered in a luscious sauce made from soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a touch of rice vinegar for balanced sweetness and tang. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying option for busy evenings that feels indulgent yet approachable. Topped with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish is as beautiful as it is flavorful. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a restaurant-worthy meal at home that’s sure to impress. Perfect for fans of quick skillet meals with bold, savory-sweet flavors!
The Toxic-Free Cutting Board
Medical-grade titanium. No microplastics. No bacteria. No compromises.
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cups soy sauce
- 0.25 cups honey
- 1 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 0.25 cups water
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat or silver skin from the pork tenderloin and cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch cubes.
Season the pork pieces with salt and pepper. Toss the pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the pork pieces in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the mixture come to a simmer.
Return the seared pork to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Garnish the dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1642 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.2 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 921 mg | 20% | |
*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.
