Hot Honey–Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Spring Carrots & Buttered Cabbage
Pork tenderloin medallions glazed with hot honey and citrus, served with roasted baby carrots and a warm shaved fennel-style cabbage sauté. Refined sweet-savory balance with dramatic plating.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.99/lb
- Organic Carrots Bunch 1 bunch $2.99
- Green Cabbage 3/4 lb $0.59/lb
- Shallots 1 small $4.49/lb
- Garlic 2 cloves $1.50
- Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag 1 lemon $4.99
- Parsley 1 tbsp $1.69
- Hot honey 2 tbsp
- Butter 1 tbsp
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Trim carrots and halve lengthwise if thick. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- Slice pork tenderloin into thick medallions or keep whole for a more formal presentation. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together hot honey, 1 tsp lemon juice, a little zest, and Dijon mustard.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Brush with the hot honey glaze and transfer skillet to oven if oven-safe, or move pork to a small pan. Roast 8-12 minutes until just done, then rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice cabbage and shallot. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with a little oil. Add shallot and cook 2 minutes. Add cabbage, salt, pepper, and a splash of water; sauté 5-7 minutes until silky but not mushy. Stir in minced garlic for the last 30 seconds.
- Slice pork and plate over a small mound of warm cabbage. Arrange roasted carrots artistically to the side. Spoon any glaze and resting juices over the pork, then finish with chopped parsley and a tiny squeeze of lemon.
Cook time: 55 minutes
Estimated cost: $22-30
Health notes: Protein-forward with roasted vegetables; moderate calories and strong micronutrient content.
Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or dry Rosé