Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin (Print View)

Succulent glazed pork with roasted rainbow carrots on one pan for easy cleanup.

# Components:

→ Pork

01 - 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Glaze

05 - 3 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 lb rainbow carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Place rainbow carrots on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon pepper, and toss to coat. Arrange carrots in a single layer along the sides of the pan, leaving space in the center for the pork.
03 - Pat pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Rub all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Place the pork in the center of the baking sheet.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and thyme. Brush half of the glaze over the pork tenderloin.
05 - Roast for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the pork.
06 - Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the carrots are tender and caramelized.
07 - Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted carrots and pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means you spend more time eating and less time scrubbing.
  • The honey-balsamic glaze creates this gorgeous caramelized crust that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • Rainbow carrots turn roasting into something visual and exciting, not just functional.
  • Comes together in under 45 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore.
02 -
  • Pork tenderloin is forgiving only up to 145°F; go beyond that and it tightens up like a rubber band and nobody's happy.
  • The glaze thickens as it cools, so don't panic if it seems thin on the pan; it'll cling to the meat properly once everything rests.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer and trust it completely; it removes all the guessing and anxiety about whether your pork is done.
  • Pat the pork completely dry before seasoning so it browns properly instead of steaming on the pan.
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