Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
566 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Description
The Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin recipe starts with rubbing pork tenderloins with a blend of salt, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper, infusing the meat with a complex spice profile. After searing on all sides in hot olive oil, the tenderloin is brushed with a glaze made from brown sugar, minced garlic, and Sriracha sauce, giving the pork a glossy, sweet-spicy crust once baked. Roasting at 350 degrees allows the pork to cook through while melding the glaze flavors into the meat. The final step involves slicing the tenderloin and spooning pan glaze over the top, enhancing each slice with additional moisture and spice.
This pork tenderloin is suited for dinner served alongside roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. The combination of warming spices and the brown sugar glaze lends itself to dishes that complement a balance of sweet and savory flavors.
If you lack an oven-safe skillet, sear the meat in a regular pan, then transfer it to a greased baking dish to finish cooking. Using traditional Sriracha sauce is recommended for its flavor and heat level, but other hot sauces may be used if necessary.
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin (two small or one medium-large tenderloin)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rub
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (see note), OR hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle an oven-safe pan or skillet (such as a cast-iron skillet) with the olive oil and preheat on the stove over medium-high heat til the oil is hot. (See notes for alternative cooking option)
- Whisk together all rub ingredients. Sprinkle the rub mixture all over the tenderloin and use your fingers to massage into the meat.
- Place tenderloin in skillet and allow to brown for 3-4 minutes, turning the meat throughout to sear on all sides.
- Mix the glaze ingredients together and spread mixture over the tenderloin. Transfer to preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Cut tenderloin into 1-inch thick slices. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze from the pan all over the tenderloin just before serving.
Notes
- Use Sriracha sauce to achieve the intended sweet-spicy glaze, but hot sauce can be substituted if needed.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, sear pork in a regular skillet and then transfer to a greased baking dish for roasting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1331mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 1199mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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