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Honey Dijon Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Name: Honey Dijon Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb.) pork tenderloin; 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves; 1 sweet onion (thinly sliced); Salt and pepper (to taste)

Lasted edited March 17, 2019. Originally published March 11, 2016 by Blair

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Juicy and delicious Honey Dijon Roasted Pork Tenderloin. This roast is super simple, healthy and a sure family favorite!

Total Time: 35 minutes

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You only need 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to prepare this tender, juicy, and healthy Honey Dijon Roasted Pork Tenderloin! It might look like a fancy holiday meal, but this clean eating dinner is about to become your go-to weeknight special!

Pork is so underrated, isn’t it? It often gets overlooked in favor of “the other white meat,” but I swear…every time I serve pork, Keith and the boys devour it! This simple roasted pork tenderloin was no exception! Note to self: BUY MORE PORK! ?

I’ve tasted my fair share of dried out pork tenderloin over the years, but if it’s cooked right it doesn’t have to be bland, boring, and chewy!

And something about the combination of sweet honey with the tangy mustard and fresh herbs and onions just gives this piece of meat so much delicious flavor. Plus, you gotta love the crust that forms on the outside…LOOK at that!

As usual, my favorite part about this whole darn recipe is the fact that it’s EASY. And that it only requires a few pantry ingredients and a few minutes of my already-short time. Can you relate?! Your family will love this healthy dinner option!

What You Need

Pork tenderloin: I used 1 lb to serve 4 people. Make sure to buy good quality meat for best results.
Dijon mustard: spicy and flavorful and perfect with pork
Honey: creates a sweet and sticky glaze and helps balance out the spicy mustard
Thyme: a really delicious and fragrant herb, make sure to use fresh for best flavor
Sweet onion: used as a bed for the pork loin and also adds flavor
Salt and pepper: to season

How Can I Tell That The Pork Is Cooked?

The pork should have an internal temperature of 140-150 degrees F. I like to use a meat thermometer to check it’s cooked through. It’s especially handy when cooking large roasted like this.

At this temperature, the pork will be blushing pink, tender, juicy and delicious, just as it should be!

How to Make Dijon Honey Roast Pork Tenderloin

In a small bowl, stir together mustard, honey, and thyme.
Place sliced onion in a single layer in bottom of prepared dish.
Season pork with salt and pepper on all sides, and then place on top of onion in the dish.
Brush half of the mustard mixture over the pork.
Cover with foil and bake.
Remove cover, brush with remaining mustard sauce, and put under the broiler.
Remove from oven and allow pork to rest before slicing and serving.

Top Tips for Making Pork Tenderloin

Use a meat thermometer to check your meat is cooked through
Buy high-quality pork for best results and flavor
I like to keep this dish simple but feel free to add different herbs and spices
Leftovers are great with salad or in sandwiches
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for around 3 days or frozen

Serving Suggestions

To keep things light you could serve this pork tenderloin in slices with salad. It’s also a great way to eat it cold if you have leftovers.

Other favorite sides of mine are roasted potatoes, grilled veggies, and even beans. This pork is so versatile you can serve it with whatever you like!

Other easy pork tenderloin recipes that you might enjoy:

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