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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

    Published: Mar 29, 2018 Modified: Apr 12, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin is full of smoky, sweet spices and cooked to perfection to make a quick, healthy, weeknight dinner your family will love.  

    Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin on parchment paper

    Hope you guys all had a great Easter and spent lots of time with your families.  We headed to Pennsylvania to be with my husband's family and as always it was perfect.  Lots of cousins running around hugging, kissing and playing with the kids. Grandma made a delicious traditional Easter meal with all the trimmings.  

    We all ate way too much but it is so worth it to spend time with such an amazing family.  I really did get lucky with my in-laws!

    Today I'm sharing my Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin recipe with you because it's perfect for those busy weeknights.  I've been making it for ages and the kids gobble it up every time.  

    The key is not to overcook the tenderloin and make it tough.  This is by far my favorite spice mixture and I use it on everything.  I have some already mixed up in a jar in my spice cabinet and you should too.

     It is so versatile, use it on chicken or skirt steak.  It is just cumin, brown sugar, cinnamon and dry mustard.

    Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin up close

    How To Make Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

    This is a super easy, one pan dinner and you'll find it the perfect addition to your weekly rotation.  Stock up on pork tenderloin when it's BOGO free and you are on your way to easy, peasy dinners!  Here's how to make the perfect Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin:

    1.  Preheat oven to 400°.
    2. Cut tenderloins in half making four equal size pieces.
    3. Mix together seasonings in a small bowl and rub all over pork tenderloin making sure to get on all sides and all nooks and crannies.
    4. Put 2 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet on medium high.
    5. Place pork tenderloin pieces into the pan.
    6. Cook for a minute or two, making sure to sear all sides.  We are just browning here bc they will finish cooking in the oven.
    7. After browning on both sides place pan in the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes until internal temperature is 140°-145°.
    8. Remove from oven and place tenderloins on a cutting board.  Tent with foil and let rest for ten minutes while juices redistribute.  Don't skip this step if you want juicy pork.
    9. Slice and serve.

     

    Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin in a skillet

    I cannot emphasize how much I love my cast iron skillet.  It makes the perfect sear and easily goes from stove top to oven for perfectly cooked meats like this.  

    Contrary to popular belief they are easy to take care of.  Just make sure that they are dry.  Wash it then dry carefully or place on the stove on low or few minutes to dry it completely.  Sometimes I rub it with olive oil for a little extra love.  It has never done my wrong.  

    This is a kitchen essential for making quick, easy weeknight meals.  Here's the one I have: Lodge Cast Iron Skillet.  I don't have the cover for the handle but need it since I have burned myself more than once!

    The other essential tool I couldn't live without is my internal meat thermometer.  No more guessing when your meat is done.  I like the Palermo Meat Thermometer because it's so easy to use.  We use it when grilling and cooking indoors.  Trust me, this will change your cooking forever.  You cannot guess when meat is done and cutting into just makes all the juices run out.

    Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

    Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

    This Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin is full of smoky, sweet spices and cooked to perfection to make a quick, healthy, weeknight dinner your family will love.
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: brown sugar pork tenderloin
    Servings: 6
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 pork tenderloin 1 ½ - 2 lbs
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°.
    • Cut tenderloins in half making four equal size pieces.
    • Mix together seasonings in a small bowl and rub all over pork tenderloin making sure to get on all sides and all nooks and crannies.
    • Put 2 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet on medium high.
    • Place pork tenderloin pieces into the pan.
    • Cook for a minute or two, making sure to sear all sides (5-10 minutes total). We are just browning here because they will finish cooking in the oven.
    • After browning on both sides place pan in the oven and cook for about 15-20 minutes until internal temperature is 140°-145°.
    • Remove from oven and place tenderloins on a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for ten minutes while juices redistribute. Don't skip this step if you want juicy pork.
    • Slice and serve.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

     

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    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Louann Hedrick

      January 05, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Simply delicious!! My husband isn't normally a fan of pork tenderloin, but he loved this recipe. I served the sliced meat over homemade apple butter. I doubled the rub mix.

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      • Karen Kelly

        January 10, 2022 at 3:11 pm

        Thanks for letting me know!

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