
Sweet garlic-glazed pork tenderloin on the grill
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
1 tenderloin
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Sweet garlic-glazed pork tenderloin on the grill
Lean pork tenderloin marinated in a honey-garlic glaze and grilled until caramelized outside and blush pink inside. An elegant yet effortless grilling recipe.
15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
Pork tenderloin is the filet mignon of pork—lean, tender, and quick-cooking. A honey-garlic marinade adds sweetness that caramelizes on the grill for a beautiful lacquered finish.
Test Kitchen Pick
Thermometer
Helpful Tool
This is the kind of recipe where doneness changes the result fast. A quick thermometer helps you pull it at the right moment instead of guessing.
The easiest upgrade here is accuracy, not another pan.
If you cook meat or fish regularly, an instant-read thermometer gets used constantly.
Shop thermometer options for this recipeWhisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, and olive oil. Reserve 2 tbsp for basting. Marinate tenderloin for 1-2 hours.
Remove from marinade and pat dry. Let come to room temperature for 15 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high with a two-zone setup.
Sear over direct heat for 3 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat and grill 12-15 minutes, basting with reserved glaze, until 145°F.
Rest 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch medallions and drizzle with pan juices.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Similar lean profile but cook to 165°F
Adds a slightly different sweetness with autumnal notes
Test Kitchen Pick
Soy Sauce
Helpful Pantry Staple
This is doing more than adding salt. The right soy sauce gives the recipe a rounder, more savory base than a thin generic bottle.
This pantry choice affects depth more than most seasonings here.
A better soy sauce is one of the easiest pantry upgrades for Asian cooking.
Shop soy sauce for this recipeRemove the silver skin before marinating—it does not render and becomes chewy.
Pork tenderloin goes from perfect to overcooked quickly—use a thermometer.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Slices well cold for sandwiches.
Reheat slices gently in a 300°F oven for 5-8 minutes.
Per serving (90mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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