Rum-Glazed Caribbean Pork Tenderloin

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

Juicy pork tenderloin glazed with a sweet and spiced rum sauce for a tropical flavor punch. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season 1.5 lb pork tenderloin evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork tenderloin on all sides for about 2 minutes per side until browned.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes until sugar dissolves.
4. Step 4: Pour the rum glaze over the pork in the skillet and transfer skillet to the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, basting pork with glaze halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5. Step 5: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon remaining glaze from pan over sliced pork and serve.