Orange-Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Garlic and Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Juicy pork tenderloin roasted with a sticky orange-honey glaze accented by garlic and fresh cilantro for a bright, savory finish. This Caribbean-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 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

• 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin and season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lime juice.
4. Step 4: Pour glaze over pork in skillet and transfer skillet to oven. Roast for 15-18 minutes, basting pork with glaze halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5. Step 5: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and drizzle with remaining glaze from pan.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the pork before serving for a fresh, herbal finish.