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    Home » Main Dishes » Pork

    Baked Pork Tenderloin with Glaze

    Published: Jun 20, 2019 · Modified: Jul 29, 2020 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Baked Pork Tenderloin is always a hit! It's got a sweet-and-spicy glaze made with brown sugar, but you can substitute monk fruit sweetener for a keto option. This is one of the best pork recipes!

    Close-up photo of slices of glazed tenderloin on white plate with juices in front of a blue napkinSometimes, I think I've already shared all the recipes I've been making for years. Then, I realize there's a gem I haven't told you about.

    This Baked Pork Tenderloin with Glaze is a real crowd pleaser, with a delicious, sweet-and-spicy vibe. It starts with a rub made of chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper.

    Collage showing ingredients, browned pork and browned pork tenderloins with glaze

    You'll apply the rub and sear the pork in a skillet on the stove. Next, you'll top the meat with a paste consisting of brown sugar, garlic and hot sauce, which will become the glaze.

    Lately, I've been replacing the brown sugar with golden monk fruit sweetener for a keto-friendly option for my guys. I'll tell you more in a bit.

    You'll bake the pork tenderloin to finish cooking it. If you don't have an oven-safe pan such as a cast iron (affiliate link) one, or need to make a larger quantity, transfer the meat to a baking pan.

    The baked pork tenderloin will emerge with a mouthwatering, glistening glaze and the most flavorful juices. It packs a little heat, thanks to the hot sauce. I recommend using something mild, like Frank's RedHot Original.

    Overhead view of three slices of glazed pork tenderloin on a white plateDon't worry, though. Even my daughter, who won't eat spicy-hot food, loves this pork tenderloin.

    So do Mom, Dad and my entire family. It's great for company!

    What is monk fruit sweetener?

    Monk fruit sweetener is a natural, zero-calorie, zero-glycemic sugar substitute, so it doesn't affect blood sugar levels. It's made from non-GMO erythritol and monk fruit extract.

    Although monk fruit sweetener can be used in baking, I've had better results using it in savory recipes. It works fabulously as a 1:1 substitute for the brown sugar in this Slow Cooker Carolina Pulled Pork.

    For this Baked Pork Tenderloin, however, ½ cup of golden monk fruit sweetener is plenty in place of ⅔ cup of brown sugar.

    Where to buy monk fruit sweetener

    If your local grocery store doesn't carry monk fruit sweetener, you can purchase it online, (affiliate link) or look for it at stores that sell food in bulk. If you're in the Newtown, Connecticut area, you can buy golden monk fruit in bulk at BD Provisions, a zero-waste grocery store owned by dear friends of ours.

    three rows of sliced pork tenderloin on a white cutting board

    But, no worries if you want to stick with good old brown sugar. It's absolutely delicious here.

    What to serve with the pork

    This pork goes well with a wide variety of side dishes. As you can see in the photos, this time I served it with Italian Carrot Salad.

    I've also served this pork tenderloin with The Best Corn on the Cob and these Amish mashed potatoes. It also would go great with mushrooms, Creamy Parmesan Polenta or this onion quiche. 

    Folks, this is one of those recipes you'll make again and again. I hope you give it a try!

    More pork recipes to try

    • Pork Scallopini with Mushrooms and Apple Juice
    • Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Cream Cheese and Jalapeños
    • Roasted Pork Loin with Rosemary and Garlic
    • Super Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs

    Enjoy!

    (Recipe Source: Adapted from a Gourmet Magazine recipe that's appeared on many sites online. I first saw it on Mel's Kitchen Cafe. I used half the cinnamon, reduced the brown sugar, used a milder hot sauce and added a monk fruit sweetener option.)

     

    slices of glazed tenderloin on white plate with juices and blue napkin

    Baked Pork Tenderloin with Glaze

    This Baked Pork Tenderloin is always a hit! It's got a sweet-and-spicy glaze made with brown sugar, but you can substitute monk fruit sweetener for a keto option. This is one of the best pork tenderloin recipes!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 17 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 47 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 276kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    Rub

    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Pork Tenderloin

    • 2 ½ pounds pork tenderloin (2 pork tenderloins)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    Glaze

    • ⅔ cup dark brown sugar, packed (or use ½ cup golden monk fruit sweetener; see notes)
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic (from about 6 cloves)
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (use a mild one such as Frank's RedHot Original, affiliate link)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the rub ingredients (salt, chili powder, cumin, black pepper and cinnamon) to a small bowl and stir to combine. Coat the pork with the spice rub and wash your hands well after touching the raw meat.
    • In a 12-inch skillet (ideally an oven-proof one, such as a cast iron skillet), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until the oil is hot and rippling. Brown the pork on all sides, searing it for about four minutes total.
    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients (brown sugar or monk fruit sweetener, chopped garlic and hot sauce). Spoon the glaze onto the pork and pat it all over the top, using the back of your spoon.
    • (If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, you'll need to transfer the pork to a foil-lined baking pan now.) Bake the pork at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 150 degrees F. (Test it with an instant thermometer or use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork before baking.) A cast iron pan will cook the meat faster than a glass pan.
    • Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it. Serve the baked pork tenderloin with the sauce spooned over it. Refrigerate leftovers for up to four days.

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    Notes

    • Monk fruit sweetener (affiliate link) is a natural, zero-calorie, zero-glycemic sugar substitute, so it doesn't affect blood sugar levels. It's made from non-GMO erythritol and monk fruit extract.
    • If you own a cast iron skillet, use it for searing the pork on the stove and baking it in the oven. If you don't own an oven-proof skillet, you'll need to use a regular skillet to brown the meat, then transfer the pork to a baking pan for the oven step. Note that it will take a bit longer to cook the pork in a glass pan than in a cast iron one.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Tridip

      June 03, 2020 at 1:22 am

      5 stars
      Hi Andrea,

      I really loved this recipe. This is my favorite one.

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        June 03, 2020 at 9:52 am

        Hi Tridip - I'm so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Melissa

      July 15, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      Love how you added the keto option! Looks like a great recipe, Andrea. I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        July 16, 2019 at 4:39 pm

        Hi Melissa - I hope you do try it! This one gets rave reviews whenever I serve it. I've even served it for a large dinner party. Thanks!

        Reply
    3. Kitchen varieties

      June 21, 2019 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      Oh man! This look so delicious. Saving and pinning this post. I can’t wait to try this. Thank so much for sharing.Can’t wait to try this recipe, I know my family will love it!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        June 21, 2019 at 7:29 am

        I'm happy to hear that! Enjoy.

        Reply
    4. Mary Bostow

      June 20, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t wait to make this pork dish tonight. Sounds delicious! 😉

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        June 20, 2019 at 2:06 pm

        Hi Mary - This is one of our favorites. Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Sara Welch

      June 20, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! What a good looking meal! I know what I will be having for dinner this weekend! Yum!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        June 20, 2019 at 2:05 pm

        Hi Sara - I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!

        Reply
      • Cookilicious

        June 20, 2019 at 3:43 pm

        That looks like one delicious meal!

        Reply
        • Mamma C

          June 20, 2019 at 4:20 pm

          It really is! Thank you.

          Reply
    6. Neha

      June 20, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      Can't go wrong with a classic baked pork tenderloin, yours look baked to perfection and oh so juicy with all the glaze.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        June 20, 2019 at 2:04 pm

        Hi Neha - That juice is so good, I literally enjoy it by the spoonful! Thank you.

        Reply
    7. Tristin Rieken

      June 20, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love pork tenderloin because it's so versatile but I feel like I was in a rut serving the same 3 or 4 dishes with it for years, until I found this recipe! It's a keeper for sure!!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        June 20, 2019 at 2:03 pm

        Hi Tristin - I know what you mean! Thank you!

        Reply

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