Description
This Brown Sugar Balsamic Pork Tenderloin recipe is sweet, tangy, and savory all at once, delivering a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (50g)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (60ml)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30ml)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic to make the glaze.
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the glaze over the pork in the skillet, ensuring it coats the meat evenly. Spoon some over the top for extra flavor.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, basting the pork with the glaze every 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice into thick medallions and drizzle any extra glaze from the pan over the top before serving.
Notes
[‘Searing the pork locks in juices and creates a golden crust.’, ‘Baste the pork with the glaze every 10 minutes while roasting for maximum flavor.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is cooked to 145°F (63°C).’, ‘Let the pork rest for 5 minutes after cooking to retain its juices.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pork tend
- Calories: 245
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 26
Keywords: pork tenderloin, balsamic glaze, easy dinner, weeknight meal, juicy pork, sweet and savory