Honey Ginger Pork Tenderloin
Elevate your dinner table with this Honey Ginger Pork Tenderloin, a mouthwatering blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. This recipe pairs tender, juicy pork with a beautifully balanced marinade made from honey, fresh grated ginger, soy sauce, and a touch of garlic. Perfectly seared for a golden crust and oven-roasted to perfection, this dish is as simple as it is elegant, taking just 15 minutes to prepare and under 30 minutes to cook. The optional garnish of scallions and sesame seeds adds a pop of freshness and texture, making it suitable for weeknight meals or special occasions. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a restaurant-quality meal made at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 stalks scallions (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Trim any excess fat or silver skin from the pork tenderloin and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, grated ginger, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ground black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
Place the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is evenly coated. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan.
Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and sear it in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the pork tenderloin for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into medallions.
Optional: Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad to complete the meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 3881 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 117.8 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2408 mg | 51% | |
*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.
