Description

A quick and easy 30-minute weeknight meal featuring juicy pork tenderloin and roasted carrots coated in a sweet, savory, and sticky honey garlic glaze.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds pork tenderloin (preferably two small tenderloins)
2 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
2 tablespoons butter
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
½ cup honey
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
6–8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Pat pork tenderloins dry with paper towels. Remove any silverskin. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
Peel carrots and cut into sticks of uniform thickness. Toss with melted butter, salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.
Spread carrots in a single layer on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes.
Remove pan from oven. Push carrots to one side and place pork tenderloins on the other side. Brush about half of the glaze over the pork.
Return to oven and roast for 10 minutes. Remove and brush remaining glaze over the pork. Return to oven for 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove pork from oven and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
Slice pork into medallions and serve over roasted carrots, drizzling with pan juices.

Notes

Do not overcook the pork; use a thermometer to ensure it reaches 145°F. Brushing the glaze twice prevents burning. Letting the pork rest is mandatory to retain juices. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pork tenderloin po
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 580
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 3
Protein: 28

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