Sheet Pan Citrus-Honey Glazed Pork with Plantains

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Sweet and tangy honey-citrus glazed pork tenderloin roasted alongside ripe plantains for a flavorful Caribbean-inspired sheet pan dinner. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 45 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, orange juice, lime juice 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place 1 lb pork tenderloin on a rimmed baking sheet and brush all over with half the citrus-honey glaze.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 2 peeled and sliced ripe plantains around the pork on the baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the plantains and season with a pinch of salt.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then brush pork and plantains again with remaining glaze. Continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and plantains are golden and tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5 minutes. Slice pork and serve with the roasted plantains, garnished with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Citrus-Honey Glazed Pork with Plantains take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Citrus-Honey Glazed Pork with Plantains?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Citrus-Honey Glazed Pork with Plantains?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sheet Pan Citrus-Honey Glazed Pork with Plantains for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sheet Pan Citrus-Honey Glazed Pork with Plantains?

Caribbean pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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