Mustard and Brown Sugar Baked Pork Tenderloin
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4.9
Mustard and Brown Sugar Baked Pork Tenderloin
Description
The recipe begins by combining brown sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper to make a paste that is rubbed all over a 1-pound pork tenderloin. The pork is placed on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup and baked at 425°F. The high temperature promotes a nicely browned glaze from the sugar and mustard combination, complementing the mild pork flavor.
The pork is cooked until an internal thermometer reads 145°F to ensure it remains moist and tender. After removing from the oven, the meat is tented with foil and allowed to rest for about five minutes, during which carryover cooking finishes the meat and redistributes juices.
Variations include using Dijon mustard instead of yellow, doubling the recipe for larger servings, and prepping the tenderloin in advance by marinating it with the glaze and refrigerating until ready to bake.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper dash
- 1 (1 lb.) pork tenderloin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, stir together first 4 ingredients (brown sugar through pepper).
- Line a dish or rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup. Spray the dish or baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place pork on the prepared baking sheet. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Rub brown sugar mixture all over the pork.
- Bake pork for 20-30 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees F.
- Remove from oven, tent with foil, and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; pull pork at 145°F internal temperature.
- Dijon mustard can substitute yellow mustard for a slightly different flavor.
- Double the recipe for serving larger groups; bake multiple tenderloins on the same sheet.
- You can marinate the pork in the mustard glaze ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2-3 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 of the tenderloin | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 31.8g | 64% |
| Fat | 5.4g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 97.3mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 521.4mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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