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Easy Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Root Vegetables for Perfect Set-and-Forget Dinner

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A cozy, set-and-forget honey garlic pork tenderloin roasted with root vegetables, delivering juicy pork and flavorful caramelized veggies with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1/4 cup honey (85 grams)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped (or swap with sweet potatoes)
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • Optional: 1 small rutabaga or turnip, peeled and cubed
  • A few sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and chop carrots, parsnips, onion, and any other root veggies into roughly 1-inch pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs if using. Mix well to coat evenly.
  4. Trim the pork tenderloin by removing any silver skin or excess fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to make the honey garlic glaze.
  6. Place the pork tenderloin in the center of your roasting pan. Surround it with the tossed root vegetables in an even layer.
  7. Brush about half the honey garlic glaze all over the pork tenderloin.
  8. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the pan and baste the pork with the remaining glaze. Toss the vegetables gently to redistribute flavors.
  10. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  11. Remove from oven and let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  12. Slice the pork and serve alongside the caramelized root vegetables. Spoon any pan juices over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F for safe and juicy meat. Rest the pork after roasting to keep it tender. If root vegetables brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Cast iron or ceramic pans provide better caramelization. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Variations include adding red pepper flakes for spice or swapping root veggies seasonally.

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