Description
A quick family-pleaser featuring tender pork medallions coated in a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork loin or tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch medallions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- Optional garnish: sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prep: Slice pork into even medallions and pat dry with paper towels.
- Make the sauce: Whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl and set aside.
- Sear the pork: Heat 1–2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Add garlic: Lower heat, add more oil if needed, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Combine and thicken: Pour the honey-soy mixture into the pan and stir in the cornstarch slurry, cooking until thickened.
- Finish: Return pork to the skillet, toss to coat, and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with garnishes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pork, honey garlic, quick dinner, weeknight meal