Orange-Glazed Caribbean Pork Tenderloin with Spiced Rice

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

Tender pork tenderloin roasted with a sweet and tangy orange glaze, served alongside spiced rice enhanced with island-inspired seasonings for a vibrant meal. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 50 minutes pairs trimmed pork tenderloin, freshly squeezed orange juice, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 lbs, trimmed pork tenderloin
• 1/2 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 stalks, sliced scallions
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, freshly ground, divided black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
3. Step 3: Pour half of the orange glaze over the pork in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, basting with remaining glaze halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: While pork roasts, rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Step 5: Fluff rice with a fork, stir in 2 sliced scallions, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Slice pork tenderloin and serve alongside the spiced rice.