Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables

• 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to create the honey garlic glaze.
3. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season it evenly with salt, pepper, and dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Place the tenderloin in the center of the sheet pan.
4. Arrange the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini rounds, baby carrots, and broccoli florets around the pork in an even layer. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over the vegetables and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
5. Brush the honey garlic glaze generously all over the pork tenderloin. Reserve a couple tablespoons of glaze for later.
6. Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) and the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
7. Five minutes before the pork is done, brush the reserved honey garlic glaze over the tenderloin again and return to the oven for the final glaze layer to set.
8. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm with the roasted vegetables.

Chef tips

• Use a meat thermometer for the pork to ensure it is perfectly cooked and juicy — avoid overcooking which can dry it out.
• You can swap baby carrots and broccoli with other favorite veggies like green beans, asparagus, or potatoes, but adjust roasting time accordingly.
• If you don’t have soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos make a good gluten-free alternative.
• For extra flavor, marinate the pork in the honey garlic glaze for 30 minutes to 2 hours before roasting when time permits.