Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1.5 teaspoons ground sage
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, water, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking sheet to prevent sticking.
3. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, dried sage, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both pork tenderloins.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned tenderloins and brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned pork to the prepared baking sheet and brush generously with the balsamic glaze.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the tenderloins and brush with more glaze. Continue baking until the pork is slightly pink in the center and reaches your desired doneness, approximately 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) when inserted into the thickest part of the pork.
6. Transfer the cooked tenderloins to a serving platter and let them rest for 10 minutes before carving. Drizzle a bit of the remaining glaze over the top. Carve the pork and serve with the remaining glaze on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Nutrition

• Calories: 228 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 15 g
• Sodium Content: 508 mg
• Protein Content: 27 g
• Cholesterol Content: 74 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g