Honey-Glazed BBQ Pork
Honey-Glazed BBQ Pork
Ingredients
For the Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the BBQ Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the BBQ Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the Glaze: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let it gently simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and set aside. (You will use about 1/4 cup for basting and the rest for serving).
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Prepare the Pork: Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Sear the Pork: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works great) over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. This should take about 8-12 minutes total.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Glaze and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Once the pork is seared, brush about 1/4 cup of the prepared BBQ glaze evenly over the entire tenderloin. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Continue Baking: Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F when measured with a meat thermometer. Halfway through baking (after about 10-15 minutes), brush the pork with another thin layer of glaze.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Rest the Pork: Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and juicy pork.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Slice and Serve: Slice the rested pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Serve immediately with the remaining BBQ glaze on the side.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey-Glazed BBQ Pork
For the Pork
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the BBQ Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the BBQ Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the Glaze: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let it gently simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and set aside. (You will use about 1/4 cup for basting and the rest for serving).
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Prepare the Pork: Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Sear the Pork: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works great) over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. This should take about 8-12 minutes total.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Glaze and Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Once the pork is seared, brush about 1/4 cup of the prepared BBQ glaze evenly over the entire tenderloin. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Continue Baking: Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F when measured with a meat thermometer. Halfway through baking (after about 10-15 minutes), brush the pork with another thin layer of glaze.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Rest the Pork: Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and juicy pork.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Slice and Serve: Slice the rested pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Serve immediately with the remaining BBQ glaze on the side.
⏱️ 5 min