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Sweet Jalapeño Pork

Sweet jalapeño pork with skillet-seared pork tenderloin medallions and a glossy, golden jalapeño-honey glaze. Quick cooking brings caramelized jalapeño rounds and a thickened sauce that clings to each slice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

pork tenderloin
  • 1.5 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into medallions
salt
  • 1 Salt and black pepper
olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
jalapeño glaze
  • 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
  • 3 clove garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Sear the pork
  1. Season the pork medallions with salt and black pepper. Sear in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through, then set aside.
Build the jalapeño-honey glaze
  1. Add garlic and jalapeños to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until the jalapeños soften and look slightly glossy.
  2. Add honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth, then stir to combine. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and turns glossy.
  3. Swirl in butter to finish the sauce. Keep cooking just long enough for the glaze to look smooth and silky.
Glaze and serve
  1. Return the pork to the pan. Spoon the jalapeño glaze over each piece so the tops shine.
  2. Serve immediately with extra glaze drizzled on top. The slices should look lacquered and golden with visible caramelized jalapeño rounds.

Notes

For the cleanest sear, pat the pork dry before seasoning and avoid moving the medallions during the first 3–4 minutes per side. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; rewarm gently in a skillet over low heat until hot. Freezing is not recommended because the jalapeño glaze can thin when thawed. For a lower-sugar swap, use a reduced-sugar honey alternative and keep an eye on simmering time to get the same glossy thickness.