Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender pork tenderloin medallions pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a sticky honey garlic glaze that balances sweet and savory flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch medallions pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1 lb pork tenderloin medallions dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork medallions and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
Step 3: Remove pork from skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Return pork medallions to the skillet, turning to coat in the honey garlic glaze. Cook for 1 additional minute to warm through.
Step 7: Serve immediately with extra glaze spooned over the top.