Name: Honey Mustard Glaze for Pork
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons of oil; 2 teaspoons of grated ginger; 1 tsp dried thyme; 4 tablespoons of honey; 2 tablespoon of brown sugar; 1/2 tsp of mustard powder; 1/2 tsp of seedy mustard; as desired, salt and pepper

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If you think pork is boring, I have something that will change your mind. This honey mustard glaze for pork is sweet, tangy, a little sticky and it turns plain “I dont know what to do with you” pork, into “where have you been all my life” pork.

Best of all? The glaze goes well on pretty much ANY cut of pork. (Except bacon, because it doesn’t need any help, and we all know it. )

An image of honey mustard glazed piece of pork garnished with some chopped parsley. Meat if sitting on a white platter.

Sweet and Tangy Honey Mustard Glaze

So based on the title, I’m sure you can tell that the glaze for this pork is sweet and tangy, much like the dipping sauce that you’d get when buying chicken nuggets.

Anyway, it’s super easy to put together, and it’s a quick way to make usually bland-tasting pork taste amazingly delicious!

🌟Ingredients Notes

✅Ginger – Freshly grated is best for that warm zing that cuts through the sweetness. Feel free to use powdered ginger instead.
✅ Dried Thyme – If you want to use fresh, double the amount. Fresh is less potent than dry herbs.
✅ Honey – The star of the glaze! Sweet, sticky, and perfect for caramelization.
✅ Brown Sugar – A little extra depth of sweetness that helps the glaze get glossy and golden.
✅ Mustard Powder – Brings gentle heat and sharpness. I prefer to use powder, but you could use mild dijon instead.
✅ Seedy Mustard– Adds tang plus a bit of texture for a more rustic finish.

👀Directions At A Glance

Mix it up – Combine the seasonings in a small bowl.
Whisk well – Stir until everything is smooth and well blended.
Let it rest – Give it 10–15 minutes so the flavors can meld before brushing it onto your pork.

Please refer to the printable recipe card below for exact amounts, detailed instructions, and helpful tips to make this recipe perfect every time.

Roasting The Pork

You’ll want to use a nice roasting pan and cook it covered for part of the roasting time. Near the last half hour, apply more glaze and then in the last few minutes, add the last bit of pork glaze and broil the roast to achieve that nice crusty, caramelized top.

Please be sure the internal temperature of the pork is 145 degrees Fahrenheit, and when removing the roast, let it sit, tented, for about 5 minutes.

A close up image of honey mustard glazed piece of pork garnished with some chopped parsley. Meat if sitting on a white platter.

Cuts Of Pork To Use With This Glaze

As I mentioned earlier, you can use almost any cut you’d like. Really, the most important thing here is what you’ll be doing with the pork that you buy.

Here’s what I mean:

1. Today I used a Pork Loin roast. (that’s not to be confused with a pork tenderloin roast). I like this cut because it was on sale (and you know me, I love all that’s frugal), and the pork loin roast has a nice ‘fat cap’ on it that helps add a lovely flavor and keeps the roast moist.
2. Pork Tenderloin Roast. – These are the sort of longer, skinnier type cuts that you see in the stores. Typically, they are leaner than a pork loin, so I think I would cook it lower and slower than the pork loin roast, but this honey mustard glaze would be AMAZING as a glaze on the pork.
3. Pork Butt/Shoulder Roast – this is the cut that you’d use if you were to make a pulled pork situation. Again, this glaze would be SO amazing on this cut, and when you pulled the pork roast, I would have extra glaze to mix in with the pulled sections of meat, which, when put back into the oven, would make absolutely incredible carnitas!
4. Pork Chops – Again, pretty simple here, roast them in the oven with the glaze on top so it gets nice and caramelized!
5. Pork Ribs – Ok, so while the glaze on pork ribs would be great, I know I prefer a nice sauce on my ribs. So, that being said, you could always mix some of the glaze in with the BBQ Sauce and use that to cover the ribs. I like to use this pork glaze on country-style ribless pork ribs, and they are super delicious!

Can I Make The Glaze Ahead of Time?

Yep, why not? You could even use some of the glaze as a marinade for the pork! Season the pork, then place it in a container. Add a quarter or even half of the glaze and let it marinate for 4-6 hours in the refrigerator. Then use the rest of the glaze for basting as usual.
OR…
You could make the glaze itself up the day before and leave it refrigerated in an airtight container if you’re not going to marinate the pork. That way, when you’re ready to get your roast on, the glaze is already made up and ready to go.

Can You Freeze This Glaze?

Yes. When making it for dinner, I like to make a double batch and freeze half of it to use for next time! I freeze it in a freezer-friendly zip-close bag.If you freeze the bag flat, then it takes up very little space in your freezer. Write the date on it, and then you’re off to the races for next time!

Using The Glaze On Other Proteins

This glaze goes great on different types of proteins. (Except beef, – I wouldn’t use it on that.)

Roast chicken (YUMMMYYYY!!)
A nice firm Fish Filet, such as salmon or halibut
Duck breast would be amazing with this glaze!
Of course, chicken pieces of any sort.

An image of a piece of honey mustard glazed port on top of steamed rice with some asparagus on the side, served on a blue plate.

Side Ideas For Serving

You could serve a number of super yummy sides! How about:

Ok, so there you have it! I hope when you give this Honey Mustard Glaze for Pork a try, you let me know how it worked out for you!! Did you adjust the seasonings to be sweeter or savory? Did you add different herbs? Let me know below or shoot me an email at [email protected]!

Thanks so much for stopping by The Salty Pot today, and I hope you have an incredible day!! See you again soon!

~Joanne

Honey Mustard Glaze for Pork

Yield: 1/2 C

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

If you're hankering for sweet and tangy flavors on pork, give this Honey Mustard Glaze for Pork a try! It kind of blew my mind how delicious it is!! The sweetness from the honey and brown sugar, combined with the savory flavors of the different mustards, really combine to make any cut of pork sensational that you use it on!

Ingredients

2-3 tablespoons of oil
2 teaspoons of grated ginger
1 tsp dried thyme
4 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoon of brown sugar
1/2 tsp of mustard powder
1/2 tsp of seedy mustard
as desired, salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients and mix really well.
2. Take a quarter of the glaze (a few teaspoons) and spread over the top of the seasoned pork roast.
3. Cook the roast according to your preferences, and during the cooking time, baste with 1/2 of the pork glaze.
4. In the last few minutes of cooking, brush the last of the pork glaze to the top of the roast and broil to create a caramelized crust on top.

Notes

1. Let the pork come to room temperature before cooking to help with even cooking throughout.
2. Double the glaze recipe and freeze half of it to use for later. When using it later, thaw in the fridge ahead of time.
3. If the honey you're using is creamed, place in the microwave to loosen it up and make it more pliable for mixing.
4. Please taste the glaze after you make it and adjust for more sweetness or savoriness, according to your flavor preferences!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 121Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 56mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 15gProtein: 0g

These calculations are approximate and will depend on brand use and other personal use applications.