Seared Pork Tenderloin With Brown Sugar Garlic Glaze
A succulent pork tenderloin dish seared to perfection and glazed with a delightful brown sugar garlic sauce.
Ingredients
| 2 | pork tenderloin |
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| 2 | teaspoons fresh ground black pepper |
| ¼-½ | teaspoon cumin |
| 1 | teaspoon chili powder |
| 1 | teaspoon cinnamon |
| 2-3 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1 | cup brown sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons finely chopped garlic |
| 1 | teaspoon Tabasco sauce (adjust to suit heat level) |
Instructions
| 1. | Combine salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon in a small bowl. |
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| 2. | Massage the spice mixture onto the pork tenderloins, ensuring they are evenly coated. |
| 3. | Preheat a large, heavy oven-proof skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until it is very hot. |
| 4. | Sear the tenderloins in the skillet, ensuring all sides are nicely browned. Leave them in the skillet. |
| 5. | Preheat the oven to 350°F. |
| 6. | For the glaze, mix together brown sugar, finely chopped garlic, and Tabasco sauce. Spread this mixture over the top of each tenderloin. |
| 7. | Roast the tenderloins in the middle of the oven for approximately 20-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 140°F. |
| 8. | Allow the pork to rest in the skillet at room temperature for 10 minutes (the internal temperature will rise to around 155°F during this resting period). |
| 9. | Transfer the pork tenderloins to a cutting board and slice them before serving. |
| 10. | Enjoy this delectable dish! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 291.9 kcal |
| Protein | 26.4 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 26.7 g |
Published on Jul 22, 2024 by Luminița