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Mustard and Brown Sugar Baked Pork Tenderloin

With just 5 basic pantry staples and about 5 minutes of prep, you can prepare a juicy, tender, and healthy Mustard and Brown Sugar Baked Pork Tenderloin! This easy dinner recipe is also high in protein and low in calories!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 -3 people
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 1 (1 lb.) pork tenderloin

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together first 4 ingredients (brown sugar through pepper).
  3. Line a dish or rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment for easy cleanup. Spray the dish or baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. Place pork on the prepared baking sheet. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  5. Rub brown sugar mixture all over the pork.
  6. Bake pork for 20-30 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees F.
  7. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Be sure that you don't overcook the pork, or it will dry out. I always use a meat thermometer so that I know exactly when the meat reaches 145 degrees F inside. The pork will continue to cook and rise in temperature as it rests, so if you check it and it's close to 145 pull it out and let it finish on the counter.
  • I often use yellow mustard in this recipe, but Dijon mustard also works well!
  • If you're cooking for a larger family of 4 or more, I suggest doubling the recipe and preparing two tenderloins. You can bake them side-by-side on the same baking sheet, so there's no added effort! Just make twice as much mustard glaze. Cooking time remains the same.
  • Prep ahead! You can baste the pork with the sauce in advance and keep the pork covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to pop it in the oven!

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% 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.