Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Tenderloin: Quick 5-Ingredient Flavorful Dinner
By Emma Collins
This brown sugar garlic pork tenderloin is an easy yet impressive dish that brings together sweet, garlicky flavors for a delightful weeknight meal. With just five ingredients, it offers a balance of juiciness and tender texture, making it perfect for family dinners or unexpected guests. The caramelized crust adds a depth of flavor that elevates the simple pork cut, ensuring every bite is satisfying and comforting.
Ingredients
- •1.5 pounds pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
- •0.25 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- •3 cloves garlic (minced)
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •salt (to taste)
- •pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- 2
Trim the pork tenderloin of any silver skin or excess fat.
- 3
Pat the pork dry with paper towels.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and minced garlic together.
- 5
Rub the pork with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- 6
Press the brown sugar and garlic mixture evenly onto the pork.
- 7
Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 8
Add the pork tenderloin and sear on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
- 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- 10
Remove the pork from the oven and tent it loosely with foil.
- 11
Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into medallions.
