Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Roasted pork tenderloin coated in a savory-sweet glaze of brown sugar, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear the meat, finish in the oven, and slice into juicy, caramelized medallions in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 265
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 2
Pat pork tenderloin dry and rub the spice mixture evenly all over.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear pork 2 minutes per side without moving until the crust forms, then transfer to a 400°F oven.
- 5
Roast until an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F in the center, 10–12 minutes.
- 6
Rest 5 minutes, then slice into medallions and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- oven
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