5 from 18 votes
Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin
This brown sugar pork tenderloin recipe uses a spice rub including cumin, cinnamon, mustard powder, and brown sugar to add warmth and mild sweetness. The tenderloin is cut into smaller pieces, seared in a skillet for browning, then finished in a 400°F oven until juicy and tender. Resting after cooking helps retain juices, resulting in flavorful, moist pork slices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
418 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin 1 ½ - 2 lbs
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder dry
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Cut tenderloins in half making four equal size pieces.
- Mix together seasonings in a small bowl and rub all over pork tenderloin making sure to get on all sides and all nooks and crannies.
- Put 2 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet on medium high.
- Place pork tenderloin pieces into the pan.
- Cook for a minute or two, making sure to sear all sides (5-10 minutes total). We are just browning here because they will finish cooking in the oven.
- After browning on both sides place pan in the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes until internal temperature is 140°-145°.
- Remove from oven and place tenderloins on a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for ten minutes while juices redistribute. Don't skip this step if you want juicy pork.
- Slice and serve.
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Notes
- Resting the pork for 10 minutes after cooking is essential for juicy slices.
- Dijon mustard works as an alternative if you don't have dry mustard powder.
- Cutting the tenderloin into smaller pieces helps cook evenly and allows the spice rub to penetrate better.
Nutrition Information
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
63g
(126%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
197mg
(66%)
Sodium
547mg
(23%)
Potassium
1214mg
(26%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1214mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.