Difficulty Tier: Intermediate • Prep: 10 mins • Cook: 20 mins
Taxonomy: Pork | 30-min | Roasting | Mexican Cuisine
Verdict Score: 4/5 — Solid Weeknight Option
Juicy roasted pork tenderloin with a sweet and smoky 2-ingredient honey chipotle glaze in 30 minutes.
Featured Uncommon Ingredients (Max 2)
Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce
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
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season pork tenderloin with salt, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear pork on all sides for 5 minutes until browned.
- Whisk honey and minced chipotle pepper together; brush generously over pork.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15 minutes until internal temp reaches 145°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing into tender rounds.
Written by Jason Ead
Founder & Culinary Editor • Be Your Evolution
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