Honey-Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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Juicy pork tenderloin brushed with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze, paired with herb-roasted asparagus for a balanced and elegant meal. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 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 370 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 lb, trimmed asparagus spears
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides for 3-4 minutes until browned.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
Step 4: Brush the honey-mustard glaze generously over the seared pork tenderloin.
Step 5: Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears around the pork in the skillet. Sprinkle asparagus with 1 tsp lemon zest and a pinch of salt.
Step 6: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 18-20 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and asparagus is tender-crisp.
Step 7: Remove from oven, let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve sliced pork with roasted asparagus alongside.