Recipe: Pork Fillets With a Honey Glaze ๐ฏ๐
Overview:
- Name: Pork Fillets With a Honey Glaze
- Category: Pork
- Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Rating: โญโญโญโญ (4 reviews)
- Calories: 217.1 per serving
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Garlic cloves |
| 3 | Tomato ketchup |
| 1/4 | Light soy sauce |
| 4 | Pork fillets |
| 4 | Liquid honey |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Glaze: Begin by blending together the garlic cloves, tomato ketchup, light soy sauce, and liquid honey until you achieve a smooth mixture, ensuring that all ingredients are well combined. This glaze will serve as the flavorful marinade for your pork fillets.
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Marinate the Pork: Place the pork fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag, then generously coat them with the prepared honey glaze. Make sure to evenly distribute the marinade, ensuring that each fillet is thoroughly coated. Allow the pork to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to enhance the flavor and tenderness.
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Preheat the Oven: About 15 minutes before you’re ready to cook, preheat your oven to 200ยฐC (392ยฐF). This will ensure that your oven is adequately heated and ready to bake the pork fillets to perfection.
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Bake the Pork: Once the marinating time is complete and the oven has reached the desired temperature, place the marinated pork fillets on a wire rack set over a baking dish. This setup allows the air to circulate around the fillets, ensuring even cooking and caramelization of the honey glaze. Reserve any remaining marinade for basting.
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Basting and Cooking: Bake the pork fillets in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes or until they are cooked through, juicy, and golden brown, basting occasionally with the remaining honey glaze. Basting will help to keep the pork moist and infuse it with additional flavor from the glaze.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the pork fillets are cooked to perfection, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in tender and succulent meat. Serve your delicious honey-glazed pork fillets with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 217.1
- Fat: 4.3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
- Sodium: 1203.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 20.1g
- Protein: 23.4g
Notes:
- Ensure that the pork fillets are fully cooked before serving, as undercooked pork may pose health risks.
- Feel free to customize the marinade according to your taste preferences by adjusting the amount of honey, soy sauce, or garlic.
- For a caramelized finish, you can broil the pork fillets for a few minutes after baking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
