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Island Pork Tenderloin

Such simple and satisfying pork tenderloin recipe! It's seasoned with a delicious blend of spices and finished with a sweet brown sugar-garlic glaze. You'll love the way all the flavors come together here!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 lb) pork tenderloin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 Tbsp packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 Tbsp finely minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha or Tabasco sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together salt, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper and paprika. Press and rub mixture around all sides of pork tenderloin.
  2. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil just begins to smoke, transfer pork to skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until bottom has browned, then rotate and cook opposite side until browned, about 2 - 3 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, minced garlic and hot sauce. Spread mixture over the top of browned pork. Transfer pork (in oven safe skillet) to center of oven and roast until center of pork reaches 140 degrees on an instant read thermometer about 20 - 30 minutes.
  4. Allow pork to rest in skillet, loosely covered with aluminum foil, 10 minutes at room temperature (temperature should rise to 155 degrees while standing). Carve and serve warm.

Notes

  • Recipe inspired by epicurious