Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

This delicious Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin is perfect for a fancy dinner party, but it’s quick enough for a simple weeknight dinner too! It’s always a hit when I serve it, with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy flavors!

Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin is always a huge hit in my household!

You really can’t beat juicy pork that’s tender and has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

It’s so versatile, you can serve this pork with rice, potatoes, or even buttered noodles, and any kind of vegetable, too.

With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and feeds the entire family in less than an hour!

Try mySweet and Sour Pork,Smothered Pork Chops,Baked Pork Chops, and thisHoney Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe.

Ingredients Needed:

• Pork:you will need two 1-pound pork tenderloins, trimmed, for this recipe, which will make about 8 servings.
• Pork Seasoning:use a combination of seasoned salt and garlic powder to season the pork before adding the balsamic glaze.
• Balsamic Vinegar:for the base of the balsamic sauce, giving a bright and tangy depth of flavor.
• Honey:sweet honey pairs well with the balsamic vinegar to balance out the flavors.
• Broth:a low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth works best for this recipe and allows you to better control the salt content.
• Ketchup:adds some sweetness and a mild tomato flavor to the sauce.
• Brown Sugar:use packed brown sugar to make the glaze sweeter and encourage it to caramelize slightly in the oven.
• Worcestershire Sauce:adds an unbeatable umami flavor to the glaze that balances the sweetness well.
• Cornstarch:to thicken the sauce.
• Garlic:fresh garlic that you mince yourself will give you a superior flavor here.
• Seasoning:use salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to enhance the flavors of the glaze and add a spicy kick!

How to Make Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

1. Prepare the pork:Trim the pork tenderloins, then season and place them in the baking dish.
2. Makebalsamic mixture:Whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, broth, ketchup,brown sugar,Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, garlic, salt, pepper, andpepper flakes.

3. Pour glaze over pork:Pour the glaze over and around the tenderloin in the baking dish.
4. Bake:Bake the pork, then let it rest before serving.

Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe FAQs

Tips and Notes

• Meat thermometer.Using an instant-read thermometer is the best way to check if your meat is thoroughly cooked and good for consumption.
• Good-quality ingredients.I’d recommend always using good-quality ingredients, to achieve the best flavor and nutritional value.

Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Variations

• Change up the protein.The balsamic sauce tastes amazing with pork, but you could try different cuts of pork like pork chops, pork steaks, or pork roasts. You could also try other meats, like turkey, chicken, or ham. The cook time will vary depending on the cut of meat used.
• Cook it differently.Check out myAir Fryer Pork Tenderloin,Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Rub, andSlow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Glazeto see how you can cook your pork tenderloin in different ways!

Serving Suggestions

This tender pork goes perfectly with a variety of side dishes to make a complete meal.

Try someInstant Pot Jasmine Riceon the side with this Spinach Apple Salad, someRoasted Vegetables,Green Beans with Bacon,Honey Glazed Carrots, or myGarlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and Carrots.

We love to have some bread on the side, too, try myMom’s Homemade Buns,Homemade Crescent Rolls, or my classicGarlic Bread!

For more side dish recipes that work well with pork, check out my25 Easy Sides for Pork Chops!

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