What’s in Baked Pork Tenderloin?
This baked pork tenderloin recipe is inspired by the flavors of a classic honey baked ham! It’s baked to perfection with a honey glaze, and finished off with a caramelized coating.
Pork: Pork tenderloin is a long, narrow, boneless cut of meat that comes from along the spine of the pig. A pork loin is wider, flatter, and can be bone-in or boneless. Either works well in this recipe. Butter: Salted butter adds saltiness, fat, and flavor to the glaze. Mustard: Honey mustard adds sweetness, while whole-grain mustard adds spice and texture to the glaze, rounding out the flavors. Honey: Adds sweetness to the glaze and enhances the honey mustard flavor. Apple Cider: Apple cider fills the pan to keep the pork moist as it cooks, while adding a subtly sweet apple flavor to the roast. Do not use apple cider vinegar!! Sugar: Adds sweetness to the pork rub. Salt: Enhances the flavors of the pork rub. Spices: Cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, paprika, and allspice add a warming, spicy flavor to the rub.
Pro Tip: If you don’t have apple cider, apple juice works well!
Spicy Honey Pork Tenderloin
Use hot honey in the glaze for a little extra heat!
How to Store and Reheat Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin
Store leftover baked pork tenderloin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven covered with foil until warmed though.
How to Freeze Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin
Freeze baked pork tenderloin in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
What to Serve with Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin
This baked pork tenderloin goes so well with all the classic side dishes. I love serving it along with creamy mashed potatoes, and a green veggie (like green beans or asparagus). But it also tastes amazing with stuffing, roasted vegetables, and potatoes of any style. Serve this pork tenderloin as an alternative to turkey for Thanksgiving with classic sides, like loaded green bean casserole, instant pot mashed potatoes, creamed corn, or sweet potato rolls.
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