Rum-Glazed Caribbean Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Juicy pork tenderloin glazed with a sweet and aromatic rum sauce, complemented by a fresh pineapple relish bursting with island flavors. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, dark rum, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 pork tenderloin
• 1/3 cup dark rum
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 1/3 cup dark rum, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp ground allspice, and 2 minced garlic cloves until sugar dissolves.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork tenderloin on all sides for 2-3 minutes until browned.
4. Step 4: Pour half of the rum glaze over the pork and transfer skillet to the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached, basting with glaze every 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: While pork roasts, combine 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
6. Step 6: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
7. Step 7: Serve sliced pork drizzled with remaining rum glaze and topped with pineapple relish.