Honey-Glazed Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Tender pork loin coated in a sticky-sweet honey-balsamic glaze, roasted with garlic and rosemary. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, honey, balsamic vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
- 1.25 pounds pork tenderloin
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.25 pounds pork tenderloin dry, then rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary. Brush half the glaze over the pork.
- Step 3: Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, basting with remaining glaze halfway through.
- Step 4: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing, then brush with any pan juices. Serve with extra glaze spooned over the top.








