Baked Caribbean Rum-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Juicy pork tenderloin baked with a sweet and tangy rum glaze featuring tropical flavors like orange and allspice. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, dark rum, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 1/4 cup orange juice, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp olive oil to create the rum glaze.
2. Step 2: Season 1.5 lb pork tenderloin evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place the tenderloin in a roasting pan and brush generously with half of the rum glaze.
3. Step 3: Bake the pork in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and baste again with remaining glaze. Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
4. Step 4: Remove pork from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices drizzled on top.