Honey-Lime Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro

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Juicy pork tenderloin roasted and finished with a sweet and tangy honey-lime glaze, accented by fresh cilantro. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 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 280 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 3 Latin American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1 lb pork tenderloin dry and season all over with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp lime zest.
  5. Step 5: Brush half of the honey-lime glaze over the seared pork and transfer the skillet to the oven.
  6. Step 6: Roast pork for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through roasting.
  7. Step 7: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve.

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