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Savory Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Easy Roasted Carrots

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A quick and easy pork tenderloin recipe featuring a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon glaze paired with perfectly roasted carrots. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers a juicy, flavorful meal with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
  • 3 tablespoons honey (mild-flavored)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or chunks
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add the pork and sear each side for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Toss the carrot sticks in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and the chopped fresh thyme or rosemary.
  6. Place the seared pork tenderloin in the center of the skillet or roasting pan. Surround it with the carrots. Brush the pork generously with the honey-Dijon glaze, reserving some for basting later.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, basting the pork with additional glaze halfway through. The pork is done when a meat thermometer reads 145°F (63°C) inside.
  8. Remove the pork from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  9. Slice the pork into medallions and serve alongside the caramelized roasted carrots. Optionally, squeeze lemon juice over the top before serving.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches 145°F for juicy, safe-to-eat meat. Rest the pork after roasting to keep it tender and juicy. Cut carrots evenly for uniform roasting. Baste the pork twice with the glaze for a glossy finish. If you don’t have fresh herbs, dried herbs can be used at one-third the amount or omitted.

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Keywords: pork tenderloin, honey Dijon, roasted carrots, easy dinner, weeknight meal, savory, sweet and tangy, gluten-free, dairy-free

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