Honey-Glazed Utah Cherry Pork Tenderloin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Roasted pork tenderloin glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce made from Utah cherries and honey, balancing savory and fruity notes. This American-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup, pitted and halved fresh Utah cherries
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork tenderloin on all sides for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup pitted Utah cherries, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary. Blend until smooth.
Step 4: Pour half of the cherry glaze over the seared pork in the skillet.
Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 6: Remove pork from oven, brush with remaining cherry glaze, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.