6-Ingredient Honey Garlic Pork

Pork • 20 Min • Comfort

A sweet-savoury, ultra-tender Honey Garlic Pork dish glazed in a glossy honey-garlic sauce. This fast weeknight recipe requires only six ingredients but delivers rich, irresistible flavour that tastes like takeout—without the cost or effort.

• 1 lb pork tenderloin or pork loin, sliced into thin strips
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp oil for cooking

• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• Steamed rice
• Sesame seeds
• Green onions, sliced
• Steamed broccoli

1. Prepare the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Set aside.

2. Sear the Pork

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add sliced pork and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and nearly cooked through.

3. Add garlic

Stir in the minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Avoid burning the garlic.

4. Add the sauce

Pour the honey-soy mixture into the pan. Toss to coat the pork completely.

5. Simmer to glaze

Cook 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze and the pork is tender.

6. Serve

Serve immediately over steamed rice with sesame seeds, green onions, or vegetables.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

• Large skillet
• Small bowl for sauce
• Knife & cutting board

• Pork alternatives: chicken breast or thigh work perfectly.
• For extra flavor depth: add 1 tsp grated ginger.
• Want heat? Add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
• Make it saucier: add 2–3 tbsp water or broth.
• Add vegetables: snap peas, broccoli, or bell peppers cook beautifully in Step 5.

• Refrigerator: Up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the glaze.

• Only 6 simple ingredients
• Sweet, savory, sticky flavor profile
• Ultra-quick weeknight recipe
• Budget-friendly and kid-friendly
• Great for meal prep

You may also enjoy our 20 Min Mediterranean Beef Skillet, try the Beginner’s Teriyaki Chicken , or go for a 7-Ingredient Chickpea Stew.