About
In the glisten and shimmer of Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin, you can catch a hint of the summer sun — a light that your taste buds can bask in. The savory sweetness of the pork melds with the citrus brightness and fragrant herbaceous-ness of the glaze on top to create a flavor that both dazzles and comforts. Roasted to rosy juiciness, Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin beckons everyone to the table to relax, enjoy, and feast. So feast away on this summery sensation!
Ingredients
- 1 (2-pound) pork tenderloin
- orange slices, to taste
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a large baking sheet.
Step 3 -Arrange the tenderloin on the baking sheet with the orange slices tucked under the edges.
Step 4 -Season the tenderloin with the salt and the pepper.
Step 5 -In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the orange juice, the brown sugar, the garlic, and the Italian seasoning to a boil.
Step 6 -Season with the salt and the pepper.
Step 7 -Reduce the heat to low and simmer until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 8 -Pour the sauce mixture over the pork.
Step 9 -Bake until the pork is cooked to just shy of 145 degrees F internally, about 35 minutes.
Step 10 -Switch the oven to broil and cook until the glaze caramelizes and the pork reaches 145 degrees F internally, about 5 minutes.
Step 11 -Season with the salt and the pepper.
Step 12 -Slice and serve immediately.
