Verdict Score: 4/5 — Solid Weeknight Option

Juicy roasted pork tenderloin with a sweet and smoky 2-ingredient honey chipotle glaze in 30 minutes.

Ingredients Needed

• 1.25 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp minced chipotle pepper in adobo (uncommon twist #1)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season pork tenderloin with salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear pork on all sides for 5 minutes until browned.
3. Whisk honey and minced chipotle pepper together; brush generously over pork.
4. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15 minutes until internal temp reaches 145°F.
5. Rest 5 minutes before slicing into tender rounds.

Written by Jason Ead

Founder & Culinary Editor • Be Your Evolution

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