This Sticky Honey Garlic Pork is a sweet, savory, and garlicky favorite featuring tender pork tossed in a glossy, flavorful glaze that perfectly balances honey’s sweetness with aromatic garlic and soy sauce. The tender pork pieces develop a beautiful caramelized exterior while staying juicy inside, creating an irresistible dish that’s both comforting and exciting. It’s the kind of meal that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your dinner table with minimal effort.
If you love sweet and savory Asian-inspired dishes, you’ll also enjoy our Beijing Beef for another sticky, flavorful protein option. For more honey-glazed favorites, try our Pineapple Honey-Glazed Ham or Easy and Juicy Huli Huli Chicken—both deliver that same perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Sticky Honey Garlic Pork
Sticky Honey Garlic Pork is a sweet, savory, and garlicky favorite—tender pork tossed in a glossy, flavorful glaze.
4
servings15
minutes25
minutes400
kcal40
minutesIngredients
1 pound pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Directions
- Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper according to taste. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Add the mixture to the skillet and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- Combine cornstarch and water in another small bowl to make a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the skillet, stirring constantly until thickened to a sticky glaze consistency.
- Return the cooked pork to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly in the honey garlic sauce. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve the sticky honey garlic pork hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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