Smith's Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Herb Rice

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A tender pork loin glazed with a sweet-spicy sauce, served over fragrant herb-infused rice. This one pot-inspired pork ready in about 50 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, olive oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 One Pot cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear pork for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp dried thyme in a bowl. Pour sauce over seared pork, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until pork reaches 145°F and sauce thickens slightly.
  3. Step 3: While pork cooks, combine 1 cup white rice and 1.5 cups chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
  4. Step 4: Let pork rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with herb rice, drizzling any pan sauce over the top.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Smith's Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Herb Rice take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 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 Smith's Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Herb Rice?

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 Smith's Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Herb Rice?

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 Smith's Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Herb Rice 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 Smith's Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Herb Rice?

One Pot 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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