Brown Sugar Garlic Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Tender pork tenderloin crusted with a sweet-savory brown sugar and paprika rub, then seared hot and fast. Perfect weeknight dinner that tastes way more impressive than it is.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- 2
Pat the pork tenderloin dry and rub the spice mixture all over, pressing gently so it sticks.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear the pork 3-4 minutes per side without moving, until edges are deeply browned.
- 5
Transfer to a 400°F oven and roast until a meat thermometer reads 145°F, about 8 minutes.
- 6
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve while the caramelized crust is still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- meat thermometer
- knife
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