Honey Garlic Pork Loin

This Honey Garlic Pork Loin is juicy, tender, and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. It’s an easy oven-roasted dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special meals. The glaze caramelizes beautifully, giving the pork incredible flavor. 🍯✨

🥣 Ingredients

For the Pork

2–3 lb pork loin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

½ cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a roasting pan or baking dish.

2️⃣ Season the Pork

Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels.
Rub with olive oil.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

3️⃣ Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

In a bowl whisk together:

honey
minced garlic
soy sauce
Dijon mustard
apple cider vinegar

4️⃣ Roast the Pork

Place pork loin in the roasting pan.
Pour half of the honey garlic sauce over the pork.
Roast for 50–60 minutes, basting with the sauce every 15 minutes.

5️⃣ Thicken the Sauce (Optional)

Pour remaining sauce into a small saucepan.
Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick.

6️⃣ Rest and Slice

Remove pork from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

7️⃣ Serve

Slice the pork and drizzle with the thickened honey garlic sauce.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve with:

Garlic mashed potatoes 🥔
Roasted vegetables 🥕
Steamed rice 🍚
Green beans or broccoli

⭐ Tips for the Best Pork Loin

✔ Use a meat thermometer – internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
✔ Let the pork rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
✔ Add red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.

If you’d like, I can also share:
🍯 Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Pork Loin (very popular)
🧄 5-Ingredient Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
🔥 Sticky Asian Honey Garlic Pork Roast.