This Asian-inspired Honey Garlic Pork Top Loin (not to be confused with pork tenderloin) is so tender and full of flavor.
Once you try it, you’ll surely keep this recipe handy so you can enjoy it over and over again.
Honey Garlic Pork Top Loin
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 1 recipe Spice Rub (below)
- 1 recipe Honey Garlic Glaze (below)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 pound pork top loin roast
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Prepare Spice Rub.
Coat the pork top loin roast with the spice rub. Extra spice rub can be saved in an airtight container as long as it doesn’t have contact with the pork.
Place butter in a baking dish and lay the pork top loin roast on top of it. Set aside for 30-45 minutes. (This is a great time to make the glaze).
After pork loin has set out, place it in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes of baking, cover the pork loin with foil and bake for approximately 30 more minutes or until the center reaches 140°F.
Remove the pork loin from the oven. Turn the oven onto broil. Coat the pork loin with about half of the glaze while making sure the other half of the glaze doesn’t come in contact with the pork loin. Broil for 3 minutes.
Remove the pork loin from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Top with remaining glaze (or serve the glaze on the side), sesame seeds, and green onions. Cut into slices and serve.
Spice Rub
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (less is fine too)
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons coarse ground pepper
Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir.
Honey Garlic Glaze
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Place all of the glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Whisk until cornstarch has dissolved completely then place over high heat. Stir occasionally and watch closely. When the glaze begins to boil, stir until thickened so it doesn’t stick to the pan, and then remove from the heat.