Rosemary Orange Glazed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Orange glazed pork tenderloin is marinated in a delicious rub and then glazed in a sweet and tangy sauce making it juicy on the inside and crusty on the outside.
I have not had many pork tenderloins and it hasn’t helped that Cade hasn’t been interested in them either. Every now and again I’d step into the ol’ Pinterest app and sure enough another pork loin was front and center. Now I know all about algorithms and that Pinterest had caught on that I slowed my scrolling seeing the pics but even so, it worked.
I’ve been testing and testing to turn an often flavorless meat into a Sunday dinner that wasn’t a hassle but looked and tasted like the best home cooked meal ever. The key? Letting the rub sit on the meat for a whole day. And what rub is that? Based off of an old orange and cranberry relish my sister used to stuff breaded chicken with. Oh it’s so good!
What Ingredients Do You Need for Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin?
Aside from the pork tenderloins, you will need a few ingredients for the rub and few ingredients for the sauce. A phenomenal homemade meal is just this easy. Here is your shopping list:
- Pork Tenderloin
- Orange
- Orange Juice
- Garlic
- Smoked Paprika
- Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Brussels Sprouts
Sauce
- Orange Zest
- Orange Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Orange Marmalade
- Rosemary
- Cinnamon
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card below.
How to Make Orange Glazed Pork Loin
I love when a Sunday dinner is quick and easy but tastes like you’ve been in the kitchen for hours and hours. That is this recipe in a nutshell! Here are the basic steps:
- Combine all the ingredients for the paste in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Rub all over the pork and cover with plastic wrap. Keep in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
- Remove from fridge and wipe off the excess rub. Let rest.
- Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan and let simmer until it thickens.
- Preheat oven and bake, adding some sauce for the last 20 minutes.
- Prep the veggies and add them the last 20-30 minutes.
- Add remaining sauce and top with fresh herbs for garnish.
- Let rest then slice and serve.
How Long Will Leftover Pork Keep?
Leftovers that are stored properly in the refrigerator will keep for up to 5 days.
Is Pork Loin The Same As Pork Roast?
Pork loin is a cut of meat. The proper term is pork loin roast.
Can Pork Loin Be Used For Pulled Pork?
Pork loin is a much more lean cut of pork than what is normally used for pulled pork, but it could be used.
When is Pork Loin Done?
A safe internal temperature for pork loin is 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sunday dinner, holiday dinner, or just a nice dinner with the family, this flavor packed rosemary orange glazed version is going to change your mind about pork loin. It has become a family favorite over here!
More Yummy Pork Recipes for Dinner:
- Pork Carnitas
- Pork Chops and Rice
- Traeger Smoked Ribs
- Garlic Honey Mustard Ham
- Smoked Pulled Pork
- Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Casserole
- Brown Sugar Ham
- Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
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Rosemary Orange Glazed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 Pork Tenderloins
- 1/2 Orange cut in quarters
- 1/4 Cup Orange Juice
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 1/4 Cup Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin, plus 2 teaspoons
- 6 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 6 Yukon Gold Potatoes halved
- 1 Bag Brussels Sprouts halved
Sauce
- 1 Orange zested
- 1/4 Cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 Cup Orange marmalade or apricot
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Rosemary freshly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a blender, puree orange quarters, juice, garlic, paprika, olive oil, and salt until smooth. Rub the paste all over the pork tenderloins and place in a baking pan. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Remove from refrigerator and wipe to remove excess rub paste. Allow to rest on the counter for one hour so that it comes up to room temperature which promotes even cooking.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sauce ingredients. Simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the tenderloins in a baking pan in the oven (uncovered) for 10 minutes, then lower heat to 350 and cook for 25 minutes, at this point, spread with half of your sauce and bake another 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center of loin reads 145 degrees.
- Toss the potatoes and brussels with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic seasoning and add them the last 20-30 minutes
- Remove the pork tenderloin and veggies from the oven and and the remaining sauce and freshly chopped herbs for garnish.
- Let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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