Bourbon Walnut Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Fall flavors abound in this easy, simple pork tenderloin roasted with delicious spices and a bourbon walnut glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the spice rub:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, garlic powder, cayenne, cumin, pepper and salt. Gently rub onto pork tenderloin.
- In a large skillet, add olive oil and heat on medium-high heat until the oil is sizzling but not smoking.
- Add pork loin, allowing to sear for 3-4 minutes before rotating. Sear each side, about 12 minutes total.
- Transfer pork loin to roasting dish and place uncovered in oven for 15 minutes to finish cooking.
- While it's in the oven, make the glaze.
- Leave pork juices in skillet but adjust to medium-low heat.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet, then stir, scraping up any bits of pork left in the pan. Allow to simmer for one minute.
- Next, add the bourbon and brown sugar. Turn heat to medium-high and allow the sauce to reduce in the skillet for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add walnuts for the final 1-2 minutes of cooking.
- Allow the pork loin to rest at room temperature for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve cooked pork warm with bourbon glaze poured over the top.
Notes
- A larger pork loin (over 1 lbs) may need a few extra minutes of roasting in the oven.
Serving: 1, Calories: 463kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 47g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 124mg, Sodium: 291mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g
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