Rum-Glazed Caribbean Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Juicy pork tenderloin glazed with a sweet and tangy rum sauce, served with a bright pineapple salsa for a tropical flavor explosion. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 lb pork tenderloin
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup ripe pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 tsp jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 1 lb pork tenderloin all over with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup dark rum, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove to create the glaze.
4. Step 4: Pour half of the rum glaze over the pork and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, basting with remaining glaze halfway through.
5. Step 5: While pork roasts, combine 1 cup diced ripe pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 tsp minced jalapeño, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl. Stir gently to make the pineapple salsa.
6. Step 6: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve slices topped with the fresh pineapple salsa for a vibrant Caribbean-inspired dish.