This honey garlic pork tenderloin, delicious and perfectly cooked, begins with a Chinese five spice-based rub, and bakes while you make the sweet-savory honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin , 1 pound
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch baking pan with a wire rack.
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3
Trim silver skin and excess fat from the pork tenderloin.
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4
Combine brown sugar, salt, Chinese five spice powder, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper in a small bowl.
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Sprinkle tenderloin all over with spice mixture, rubbing to coat.
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Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tenderloin until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Place tenderloin on the rack in the prepared pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center reads 140 degrees F (61 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes.
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Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise to 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) or higher.
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Meanwhile for sauce, heat honey, soy sauce, vinegar and garlic in the same skillet. Simmer until liquid reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes.
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10
Slice pork and serve with warm sauce.
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