Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Tenderloin Recipe
6 ingredients are all you need for this Brown Sugar Dijon Pork Tenderloin. It’s sweet, savory, and tender—a recipe that’s sure to become a weeknight staple in your home.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 37kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (3-5) lb pork tenderloin
- 1.5 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 3 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius). Line a roasting pan with foil, then place a roasting rack on top.
- Carefully trim excess fat from the tenderloin, if necessary. Season it with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place it on the rack and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the tenderloin from the oven and brush the sides and top with the Dijon mustard, then gently press the brown sugar into the mustard. Reduce the oven heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Return the tenderloin to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes (or longer, depending on the size of the tenderloin) until it reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit (68 degrees Celsius). Remove it from the oven and baste it with the drippings. Cover it with foil and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
-You can adjust the amount of seasonings, mustard, and brown sugar to suit your taste.
-For a bit of heat, add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper!
To STORE Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin leftovers, allow the pork to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To FREEZE, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. REHEAT in a 350-degree Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) oven until warmed through, or use the microwave for smaller portions.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg
