Rum-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Spiced Caribbean Sweet Potatoes

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

Tender pork tenderloin glazed with a warm rum sauce served alongside sweet potatoes roasted with Caribbean spices for a flavorful meal. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, brown sugar, dark rum for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 2 large (about 2 lbs) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs) with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, season 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides for 2-3 minutes until browned.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup dark rum, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Pour mixture over the pork tenderloin and transfer skillet to the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, basting pork with glaze halfway through.
4. Step 4: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve slices drizzled with the rum glaze alongside the spiced roasted sweet potatoes for a warm, aromatic Caribbean-inspired dinner.