Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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Tender pork coated in a golden honey glaze, served with caramelized apples for a timeless pairing. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.25 pounds, trimmed pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 medium, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges apples
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
Step 2: Season 1.25 pounds trimmed pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, then brush all sides with the honey glaze mixture.
Step 3: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and sear pork for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 4: Transfer pork to a baking sheet, place 3 medium cored and sliced apples around it, and drizzle with remaining glaze. Roast for 15-18 minutes until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
Step 5: While pork roasts, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add apple wedges and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, then serve with pork.