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Savory Honey Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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A quick and easy pork tenderloin recipe featuring a sweet and savory honey apricot glaze with fresh thyme, perfect for weeknight dinners or dinner parties.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat and silver skin
  • ½ cup apricot preserves (about 160 grams), preferably with natural fruit pieces
  • 2 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower honey recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste (kosher salt preferred)
  • Black pepper to taste, freshly cracked
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and trim any silver skin or excess fat.
  3. Season the pork generously with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine apricot preserves, honey, minced garlic, fresh thyme, apple cider vinegar, and chili flakes if using. Stir occasionally until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  6. Brush the seared pork generously with the honey apricot glaze, reserving some for basting later.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the pork for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. About 10 minutes into roasting, brush the pork again with the reserved glaze.
  9. Remove the pork from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  10. Slice the pork into ½-inch (1.25 cm) medallions, arrange on a platter, and drizzle any pan juices or leftover glaze over the top.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F for juiciness. Resting the pork after roasting is essential to redistribute juices. If glaze is too thick, add a splash of water or apple cider vinegar to loosen. Fresh thyme is preferred but dried thyme can be used if added earlier in the simmering process. The recipe is naturally gluten-free but verify preserves and vinegar labels.

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