Pork tenderloin is roasted and seasoned with a spiced brown sugar, cola, and bourbon glaze. The glazed pork tenderloin makes a simple meal, but doesn’t skimp on flavor. Serve glazed pork tenderloin with roasted potatoes, rice, or noodles.
PrintBourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Bourbon and some cola get together in this easy glazed pork tenderloin. With brown sugar and spices, the glaze is sweet and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Pork, Bourbon
- Method: Roast
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cola or Dr Pepper
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons orange juice or lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 1/2 pounds
- spicy grill seasoning for pork or chicken or seasoned salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cola, brown sugar, orange or lime juice, ginger, cinnamon, pinch of salt, mustard, and bourbon. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Trim any visible fat from the tenderloins and remove silver skin. Rub the pork all over the the salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
- Sear the pork in the olive oil, turning to brown all sides. Transfer the pork to a lightly oiled baking pan — leave in the skillet if the skillet is oven-safe. Roast for about 12 minutes; brush generously with the bourbon mixture. Continue roasting for about 10 minutes longer, or until the pork registers at least 145 F on an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tenderloin. Let the pork rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- In a small bowl or cup, combine the cornstarch with cold water. Stir until smooth.
- Bring the glaze mixture back to a boil; stir the cornstarch mixture into the glaze and continue cooking until thickened.
- Slice the pork and serve with the sauce.
