Savory Garlic Pork Bites
Savory Garlic Pork Bites are flavor-packed morsels marinated in garlic, soy sauce, and honey, perfect for appetizers or main courses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork Tenderloin
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 wedges Lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and fresh thyme. Mix until well combined.
- Marinate the Pork: Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces. Add the pork to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes; for best results, marinate for up to 2 hours.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the Pork: Add the marinated pork pieces to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Add Fresh Herbs: In the final minute of cooking, add the chopped parsley and squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges into the pan, stirring to combine all the flavors.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
Allow the pork to rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy. Don’t crowd the pan when cooking.