Have dinner on the table in 20 minutes with an easy-to-make Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin. Serve with a radish salad for a complete meal.
Pork tenderloin can be a versatile meat. There are so many things you can do with a simple tenderloin, whether it’s been marinated or not. I’ve cooked pork tenderloin in the instant pot, on the grill, in the oven, and on the stovetop. While the instant pot makes it quick, I feel like I don’t have as many options.
My favorite way to cook a pork tenderloin is in a skillet. You can watch it closely to get the meat cooked exactly how you want it. I like having a glaze for the pork. The first time I made one that was glazed, it had a brown sugar coating. Since we like sweet foods, I decided to go with honey this time. We are trying to be better about not adding sugar, so it’s a better alternative as a sweetener.
Elevate your family dinner with this delectable Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin accompanied by a crisp radish salad. This honey garlic pork tenderloin recipe combines the natural tenderness of pork with a sweet and savory honey sauce, creating a dish that’s both flavorful and satisfying. Paired with a refreshing radish salad, it offers a complete meal that’s perfect for dinner parties or a special occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat known for its tenderness and quick cook time, making it an excellent choice for busy evenings. The honey glaze imparts maximum flavor and a beautiful golden brown finish to the meat. Cooking the tender pork loin over medium-high heat ensures a juicy interior, while the honey sauce adds a delightful sweetness and depth.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the honey garlic pork loin alongside the radish salad for a balanced and nutritious meal.
- For added variety, consider pairing it with sides like air fryer broccoli or green beans.
- Add more flavor with a bit of Dijon mustard, soy sauce, or balsamic vinegar added to the sauce.

Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Step by Step
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1″ slices
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup radishes, sliced thinly
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice

Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the honey, red wine vinegar, ginger, and 3/4 tsp pepper.

Set aside about 2 tbsp of the honey sauce.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and warm 1 tbsp olive oil.
Sprinkle the pork with salt and place it in the warm skillet.

Brush with honey sauce.
Cook the pork for about 8 minutes, flipping at least once, until cooked through. Continue to brush with the honey sauce as the pork cooks.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the arugula, radishes, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, remaining 1/4 tsp pepper, and lemon juice.

Serve the pork warm drizzled with reserved 2 tbsp honey sauce with the salad on the side.

Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin Leftovers
Storage: Let the pork cool to room temperature then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: The best way to reheat the pork is in a skillet over medium heat. For dry pork loin, add a splash of olive oil, orange juice, soy sauce, or vegetable broth.

Recipe
Originally Published On: October 6, 2021
Last Updated On: April 9, 2025

Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Radish Salad
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb pork tenderloin (cut into 1″ slices)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup radishes (sliced thinly)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, red wine vinegar, ginger, and 3/4 tsp pepper
- Set aside about 2 tbsp of the honey sauce
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and warm 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sprinkle the pork with salt and place in the warm skillet
- Brush with honey sauce
- Cook the pork for about 8 minutes, flipping at least once, until cooked through
- Continue to brush with the honey sauce as the pork cooks
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the arugula, radishes, remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, remaining 1/4 tsp pepper, and lemon juice
- Serve the pork warm drizzled with reserved 2 tbsp honey sauce with the salad on the side
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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I tried your mashed potatoes recipe since I am vegan. This seems great. My sister will make this for her. Will let you know how it turns out.
We love honey glazed everything. We had shrimps last week. I think honey glazed tenderloin should be next on our meal plan. Looks delicious!
Although I’m more of a fish and sea food lover, not meat, I found this recipe interesting. It’s also rather easy to make.
While I am not a huge pork eater I think this would be delicious on other meats as well!
Looks soo yummy! My kids love pork, so I’m adding this to my recipes.
That looks really good! Will give this recipe a try one of these days. 🙂
Wow! Will try this out! It looks and sounds great.
Looks appetizing! I was surprised to read the recipe and instructions. Easy to do and follow. Will show this to my sister who cooks for us 🙂
This is an impressive meal. I like that the prep time is less.than 30 minutes.
I havent tried cooking this! seems very easy to cook. thanks for sharing your recipe!
Nnniiiiccceeee…I am just the person to enjoy this recipe. Pork and I have great chemistry! And with radish salad, that’s something I haven’t tasted before. I hope to give it a try!
i love pork and this one looks yummy. I want to try this recipe.
I presume, this the first time life where I am watching that honey can be involved to make an amazing recipe like this. Before today, I only that honey is only a sweet dish itself. Thanks for sharing this!
This looks so delicious! I would love to try cooking this for my mom. I will check out the recipe so I can try first for myself.
Love that glaze and flavorful combo. Thanks for sharing the delicious recipe.
I’m actually really excited to try this radish salad. It seems like a wonderful side dish to pork and probably too many other things.
I’m vegan so this one isn’t for me but I’m going to be forwarding on to my best friends husband who loves recipes like this!
I love how you have paired this with radish salad – a totally underused vegetable. Would never have thought about that combination.
These look delicious and very tempting. I can imagine they are lovely to eat with some fresh salad. I love honey glazed anything but never tried it with pork.
A delicious meal! I love the radish salad alongside this…looks so good!
Foods with a honey glaze always taste great. I do think this is something my husband. He does enjoy pork.
We are always looking for new ways to cook pork tenderloin. I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Such a great and easy recipe for cooking pork tenderloin, I can’t wait to give this recipe a try
I love a meat dish that has a sweet aspect to it! What a great midweek meal.
I can’t have pork but the radish salad looks good, the radish always gives a great crunch!