Ingredients
Scale
Before we start cooking, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need for this flavorful dish:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
These ingredients are simple and likely to be found in your pantry. If you’re missing anything, don’t worry! You can always make adjustments based on what you have.
Instructions
- Mix honey, soy sauce, brandy, minced garlic, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and thyme in a bowl. Marinate the pork in a resealable bag for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear the marinated pork for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the pork and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and drizzle with the remaining glaze before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the pork overnight.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the pork tenderloin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg