🍯🧄 Honey Garlic Pork Loin – Juicy, Sweet & Savory Family Dinner Favorite

This Honey Garlic Pork Loin is tender, juicy, and coated in a sticky-sweet garlic glaze that’s packed with flavor. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it a go-to main dish for weeknight dinners, Sunday suppers, or even special occasions.

If you’re looking for an easy pork loin recipe that tastes like it came from a restaurant, this one’s for you!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Honey Garlic Pork Loin

• ✔️ Juicy and tender every time

• ✔️ Sweet, garlicky, and full of flavor

• ✔️ Simple ingredients

• ✔️ Perfect for family dinners or meal prep

🛒 Ingredients for Honey Garlic Pork Loin

• 2–2½ lb pork loin roast

• ¼ cup honey

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary

👩‍🍳 How to Make Honey Garlic Pork Loin

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat pork loin dry and season with salt and pepper.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and paprika.

3️⃣ Sear the Pork

Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear pork loin on all sides until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).

4️⃣ Roast

Transfer pork to a baking dish. Pour honey garlic sauce over the top. Add herbs if using.

Roast uncovered for 35–45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

5️⃣ Rest & Slice

Let pork rest 5–10 minutes. Slice and spoon extra sauce over the top.

🔥 Tips for the Best Honey Garlic Pork Loin

• Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness

• Don’t skip the resting step — keeps it juicy

• Add a splash of chicken broth if sauce gets too thick

• Great with pork tenderloin too (just reduce cook time)

🥔 What to Serve with Honey Garlic Pork Loin

• Roasted potatoes

• Steamed green beans

• Garlic butter rice

• Honey-glazed carrots