Jalapeño Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe – Sweet & Spicy Oven-Roasted Dinner
This Jalapeño Glazed Pork Tenderloin is a bold and flavorful main dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. The tenderloin is oven-roasted to juicy perfection, then finished with a sweet and spicy jalapeño glaze that adds just the right amount of heat. Balanced with honey, garlic, and citrus, this dish is easy to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home. Pair it with roasted veggies, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet or grill
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Zip-top bag or shallow dish
- Meat thermometer
- Saucepan
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 24 oz total)
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- ¼ cup honey or apricot preserves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- Optional: 1 tbsp lime juice, pinch of red pepper flakes, peach or pineapple preserves
Instructions
- Make the Glaze Mix jalapeños, honey/preserves, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and optional lime juice or red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Pork Place pork in a zip-top bag or dish. Pour glaze over and refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
- Sear the Pork Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat skillet over medium-high. Remove pork from marinade (reserve glaze) and sear all sides until browned.
- Roast Transfer skillet to oven. Roast for 15–20 minutes, until internal temp reaches 145°F.
- Rest and Slice Let pork rest 5–10 minutes. Slice into medallions.
- Reduce Glaze Simmer reserved glaze in a saucepan until thickened. Drizzle over sliced pork.
Notes
- Use fresh jalapeños for brighter flavor; remove seeds for less heat.
- Don’t skip the rest period—it's key to juicy pork.
- Glaze can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Grill instead of roast for a smoky twist.
- Serve with mashed sweet potatoes, rice pilaf, or grilled corn.
- Freeze cooked pork slices for easy meal prep.