Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8

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This delicious Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin is perfect for a fancy dinner party, but it’s quick enough for a simple weeknight dinner too! It’s always a hit when I serve it, with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy flavors!

close up of sliced pork tenderloin in sauce.

Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin is always a huge hit in my household!

You really can’t beat juicy pork that’s tender and has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

It’s so versatile, you can serve this pork with rice, potatoes, or even buttered noodles, and any kind of vegetable, too.

With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and feeds the entire family in less than an hour!

Try my Sweet and Sour PorkSmothered Pork ChopsBaked Pork Chops, and this Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe.

Ingredients Needed:

ingredients for honey balsamic pork tenderloin on grey surface.
  • Pork: you will need two 1-pound pork tenderloins, trimmed, for this recipe, which will make about 8 servings.
  • Pork Seasoning: use a combination of seasoned salt and garlic powder to season the pork before adding the balsamic glaze.
  • Balsamic Vinegar: for the base of the balsamic sauce, giving a bright and tangy depth of flavor.
  • Honey: sweet honey pairs well with the balsamic vinegar to balance out the flavors.
  • Broth: a low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth works best for this recipe and allows you to better control the salt content.
  • Ketchup: adds some sweetness and a mild tomato flavor to the sauce.
  • Brown Sugar: use packed brown sugar to make the glaze sweeter and encourage it to caramelize slightly in the oven.
  • Worcestershire Sauce: adds an unbeatable umami flavor to the glaze that balances the sweetness well.
  • Cornstarch: to thicken the sauce.
  • Garlic: fresh garlic that you mince yourself will give you a superior flavor here.
  • Seasoning: use salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to enhance the flavors of the glaze and add a spicy kick!
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How to Make Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

  1. Prepare the pork: Trim the pork tenderloins, then season and place them in the baking dish.
  2. Make balsamic mixture: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, broth, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, garlic, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
  1. Pour glaze over pork: Pour the glaze over and around the tenderloin in the baking dish.
  2. Bake: Bake the pork, then let it rest before serving.

Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe FAQs

How much pork tenderloin should each person have?

I’d recommend allowing ¼-⅓ pounds of meat per person. This recipe makes 8 servings using two 1-pound tenderloins. This may depend a little on how many sides you have and if you are serving children as well, so bear that in mind when cooking for a crowd.

How do I store honey balsamic pork tenderloin?

Store this dish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Allow it to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge.

Can I freeze honey-balsamic pork tenderloin?

Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 4-6 months. I’d recommend putting a piece of parchment paper between each tenderloin slice if you do not want them sticking together. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm either in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven until heated through.

pork tenderloin sliced and in white dish covered in honey balsamic sauce.

Tips and Notes

  • Meat thermometer. Using an instant-read thermometer is the best way to check if your meat is thoroughly cooked and good for consumption.
  • Good-quality ingredients. I’d recommend always using good-quality ingredients, to achieve the best flavor and nutritional value.

Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Variations

close up of sliced pork tenderloin in sauce garnished with chopped parsley.

Serving Suggestions

This tender pork goes perfectly with a variety of side dishes to make a complete meal.

Try some Instant Pot Jasmine Rice on the side with this Spinach Apple Salad, some Roasted VegetablesGreen Beans with BaconHoney Glazed Carrots, or my Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes and Carrots.

We love to have some bread on the side, too, try my Mom’s Homemade BunsHomemade Crescent Rolls, or my classic Garlic Bread!

For more side dish recipes that work well with pork, check out my 25 Easy Sides for Pork Chops!

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Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

4.98 from 35 votes
This delicious Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin is perfect for a fancy dinner party, but it's quick enough for a simple weeknight dinner too! With a perfect balance of sweet, savory, spicy, and tangy flavors, it's always a hit!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Servings 8
Calories 261cal

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins (1 lb each trimmed)
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
  • Trim the pork tenderloins, rub them with seasoning salt and garlic powder, and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, broth, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, corn starch, garlic, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
  • Pour over and around the tenderloin in the baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing it into pork medallions for serving.

Notes

Ingredients and Substitutions:
  • Pork tenderloin: this method and sauce would work well with a variety of meats but I have not tested them all. If you want to try it, I’d love to hear how it goes in the comments!
  • Balsamic vinegar: obviously the balsamic is central to this recipe and I do not recommend replacing it with another vinegar.
  • Brown sugar and honey: the honey is also central to this recipe, but you can use all brown sugar or all honey here as well. You could also try swapping one with maple syrup.
  • Ketchup: I know, I know. But ketchup adds acidity, sweetness, spicy and flavor in one convenient package!
  • Red pepper flakes: the red pepper flakes add spice but don’t make it spicy, I promise!
Storage: 
  • Store: Store this dish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Allow it to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge.
  • Freeze: Store leftovers in the freezer for up to 4-6 months. I’d recommend putting a piece of parchment paper between each tenderloin slice to prevent them from sticking together. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm either in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 150grams | Calories: 261cal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Andrea says

    Am I covering with foil during baking or is the liquid enough to not need that? Sounds tasty. I love balsamic based recipes.

  2. Jerry Josephson says

    A great recipe. Super flavor, very tender and so quick and easy to make. I served this with roasted Brussels Sprouts, mashed potatoes with Turkey gravy, dinner rolls and garden salad. I served the balsamic sauce remaining from cooking on the side to drizzle over the medallions if desired. Leftovers tasted great the next day too!

  3. Lena says

    Pork tenderloin was on sale but it had been years since Iโ€™d made it and couldnโ€™t remember my old recipe. I was looking for something flavourful that would keep it nice and moist.
    We had all of the ingredients on hand for this so we gave it a try.
    Easy to follow recipe. Flavourful sauce and the meat was cooked perfectly.
    In the future, I would probably reduce the amount of balsamic and increase the honey or swap for maple syrup. I liked the little bit of heat the chili flakes gave but I think I would have liked a little sweeter and a little less tang. Knowing, of course, that is just personal preference! Thanks for the recipe

  4. Shirley says

    Great recipe never cooked pork fillet when itโ€™s not been seared first – but it works will definitely make again

  5. Priscilla Ureste says

    I’m a cook at a restaurant. We have daily specials. I’m going to try this for a special today! Looks delightful!

  6. Fran says

    Made this for dinner tonight, it was the best. I will definitely be making this again, so moist & delicious, thank you for sharing.

    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Itโ€™s so versatile, you can serve this pork with rice, potatoes, or even buttered noodles, and any kind of vegetable, too.

  7. Vivian says

    Going to make this on the weekend. I have never purchased seasoned salt, what can I use instead since your recipe indicates to use 2 teaspoons.

    Thank you

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