Herb-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic
Juicy pork tenderloin roasted slowly at low heat and finished with a fragrant herb glaze for an elegant weeknight dinner. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 60 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, fresh, finely chopped rosemary
- 1 tbsp, fresh, finely chopped thyme
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- to taste salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon mustard, and honey to form a paste.
- Step 3: Rub paste evenly over pork tenderloin, covering all sides. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Step 4: Roast in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), maintaining a gentle low heat.
- Step 5: Remove pork and let rest 10 minutes. Place roasting pan on stovetop over medium heat. Add apple cider, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Step 6: Slice pork and drizzle with pan juices. Serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Herb-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (10 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Herb-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Herb-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Herb-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Garlic?
American quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My family devoured this! The rosemary and garlic glaze was perfect, and it was ready in 20 minutes for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★★
Quick and impressive—my guests thought it was restaurant-quality. The herb balance was spot-on.
- ★★★★★
This became my go-to for entertaining. The glaze caramelized beautifully, and the pork stayed juicy.
