Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- Angela
- Dec 6, 2025
- 1 min read
I made this Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin the other night, and honestly… I forgot how good it is. The whole kitchen smelled amazing — all that caramelized brown sugar, garlic, and bourbon doing its thing ... and the pork turned out so tender it practically sliced itself.
It looks like one of those “fancy” dinners, but it’s really just me searing a pork tenderloin and whisking together a quick glaze. Nothing complicated, I promise.
We had it with roasted Brussels sprouts and roasted potatoes, and let me tell you… there were almost no leftovers. My family is famous for “just one more bite,” and before you know it, the whole platter is gone.
If you want an easy dinner that feels cozy, a little special, and very Kentucky, this is the one.
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Angela's Recipe Tips
-A meat thermometer makes this foolproof — pull at 140–145°F for juicy pork.
-Letting the pork rest keeps all the juices inside.
-The glaze thickens as it cools — drizzle extra over roasted veggies or potatoes.
-Perfect with Brussels sprouts, potatoes, or a simple salad.
Notes
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Preheat + Sear
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat pork dry and season all sides. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear pork 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
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Make the Bourbon Glaze
In a small saucepan, whisk together bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon, butter, and garlic. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Roast
Brush pork with half the glaze. Roast 15–20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 140–145°F. Brush with remaining glaze and rest 5–10 minutes.
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Slice + Serve
Slice into medallions and spoon extra glaze on top.
Instructions
1–2 pork tenderloins (about 2–2.5 lbs total)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
For the Pork
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic
minced
Optional: pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes
½ cup bourbon
For the Bourbon Glaze
Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Angela
A tender, juicy pork tenderloin brushed with a sweet bourbon glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Made with simple ingredients but full of cozy Kentucky flavor — perfect with roasted Brussels sprouts and potatoes.
Servings :
4 Servings
Calories:
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
25 min
Rest Time
05 min
Total Time
35 min
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