Tamarind-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Garlic-Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Juicy pork tenderloin brushed with a tangy tamarind glaze paired with fragrant garlic-lime rice for a balanced and flavorful Latin American inspired meal. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, tamarind paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 470 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
• 3 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Season 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then brush evenly with half of the tamarind glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
3. Step 3: Brush the pork with the remaining tamarind glaze and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from oven and rest pork for 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Step 4: While pork roasts, rinse 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice until water runs clear. In a medium pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add the rice, 3 cups water, 1 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is cooked and water absorbed.
6. Step 6: Remove rice from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Fluff rice with a fork and serve alongside sliced tamarind-glazed pork.