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Island Style Pork Tenderloin

By Rachael | Updated on May 31, 2019

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Island Style Pork Tenderloin

This island style pork tenderloin is both delicious and easy to make. It starts with a spice rub, and is finished with a sweet pineapple glaze baked in the oven. Baked Pork Tenderloin is an easy weeknight meal.

You guys, I love pork tenderloin. It’s moist. It is yummy. And it is so versatile. You can use spices, rubs, and sauces to get almost any flavor you want. Enjoy my recipe!

Island style pork tenderloin, rubbed with spices, and cooked in a delicious sauce for a tropical vacation for your tastebuds.

Lately I have been dying for a vacation. I have been on a few work trips recently for blogging conferences and the like, but not a real kick up my feet, drink a fruity drink, and get some sun on my skin vacation. So this tenderloin is my way of taking a trip to the islands in my mouth. A little vacation from everyday flavors for something exotic and way more fun!

This Island Style Pork Tenderloin comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight meal. You can bake up a few potatoes, steam some veggies, and by the time those are all ready to go, so will your pork!

How do I cook a pork tenderloin in the oven?

Cooking pork tenderloin in the oven is a great way to make a juicy, tasty, and flavorful pork tenderloin. However, if you want really amazing pork, follow these steps:

Step one: Season the pork tenderloin

Pork is juicy and flavorful in general, but to get a really amazing island style pork tenderloin, you start with a spice rub. You simply mix up the spices, and rub them all over the pork tenderloin.

A skillet with an island style pork tenderloin

Step two: Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides

I love to start my pork tenderloin on the stove top with a nice sear to all sides. Not only will this help to hold the juices in, but it will also give you added flavor. Sear is a caramelization on the exterior, which means FLAVOR.

The tip is you need to use a skillet that can go from stove top to oven so you don’t have to transfer the tenderloin, and that way you won’t lose any of the flavor in the skillet.

Step three: Bake pork tenderloin in the oven

Ensure that your pork is cooked to the right temperature with a meat thermometer.  This instant read thermometer has a digital readout, a wide temperature range, a foldable probe, and a detailed meat temperature chart which makes it perfect for all of my recipes.

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Just look at that perfectly cooked pork tenderloin!

Pork Temperatures:

The recommended minimum temperature you want to reach when cooking pork is an internal temp of 145 degrees F, which will give you a medium-rare cook.

For a medium tenderloin, make sure you get your internal temp up to 150 – 155 degrees F. 

For medium-well, bring your temp up to 155 – 160 degrees F, and lastly for a well done tenderloin, bring your internal temp up to at least 160 degrees F. 

A tender, perfectly cooked pork tenderloin baked then placed on a white platter

What to serve with oven baked pork tenderloin:

My favorite side is some good veggies.

Steaming vegetables is quick and easy with the right tools.  This Aroma rice cooker and food steamer is so easy to use with just a button to push, it automatically will keep food warm when it is done cooking, and the inner cooking pot is removable for easy clean up!

An instant pot is also great for this. Try these Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes.

Island style baked pork tenderloin on a skillet

There are two parts to this recipe, a spice rub that goes directly on the pork, and a sauce for added flavor. They are both essential to this Island Style Pork Tenderloin recipe turning out properly.

But one of the things I love about this recipe is that while you need both, once the pork is done cooking, what you do with it is up to you. Serve it over a salad, in a taco or burrito, as a main entree, on a sandwich. The possibilities are many, and the flavors amazing!

How do I cook a pork tenderloin?

The best way to cook a pork tenderloin is to rub it with seasonings and spices, then sear in a skillet, then bake.

  • Bake until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees!
  • Rest so the juices have a chance to reabsorb.
  • Slice, sauce, and enjoy!

A delicious pork tenderloin, sauces with a tropical sauce

Let’s get to the recipe:

Enjoy!

Other Pork recipes you might enjoy:

  • Easy Pork Enchiladas
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Island style pork tenderloin, rubbed with spices, and cooked in a delicious sauce for a tropical vacation for your tastebuds.

Island Style Pork Tenderloin

Deliciously baked pork tenderloin. This easy to make pork tenderloin is topped with a flavorful pineapple sauce, and baked to perfection. A quick and easy family favorite.
3.97 from 53 votes
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Course: Main Dish, Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Island Style Pork, Pork Loin Recipe, Pork Tenderloin
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 34 minutes
Total Time: 41 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

Spice Rub

  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2-3 lb pork tenderloin
  • 2 Tbs olive oil

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbs minced garlic
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Mix together the spice rub ingredients and rub all over pork tenderloin
  • Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat on the stove top
  • Add olive oil, and brown the pork tenderloin for 2-3 minutes on each side in a skillet
  • While browning, mix together the sauce ingredients
  • Once browned, pour over the pork and put in preheated oven
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until interior reaches 145 degrees (medium rare) to 160 degrees (medium)
  • Remove from oven and cover and let rest for 5 minutes
  • Slice and serve with some of the pan sauce drizzled over the top.

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Notes

You can reserve some sauce, and reduce it stove top to put on top after for a more flavorful finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 345mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Comments

  1. karen bowman says

    July 27, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I have looking for something real good to do to a pork loin I just found it! thank u
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      July 27, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      Thank you for stopping by.
      Reply
  2. Christina Aleman says

    March 17, 2016 at 6:56 am

    This is great to serve for a family dinner. It looks delicious and tender. Can't wait to try it.
    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    July 14, 2016 at 9:49 am

    I have a boneless pork rib roast. 2 1/2 lbs. Assuming I can apply this recipe to it? What do you think?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      July 15, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      definitely!
      Reply
  4. Mrs White says

    August 18, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    This looks and sounds delicious ? When you say Garlic Granules, does that mean powder or salt? Thanks !!
    Reply
  5. Gail says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Made this the other night for diner. We loved it! Very flavorful...served with Jamaican pigeon peas and rice and roasted veggies. Thank you for the recipe!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      September 15, 2016 at 10:32 am

      That sounds like an awesome meal, thanks for sharing!
      Reply
  6. Ashley says

    November 4, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! My family LOVED it! It was perfect with a cheesy broccoli casserole & glazed yams!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      November 5, 2016 at 12:12 am

      So glad to hear it! Thank you for sharing.
      Reply
  7. Elizabeth Faber says

    May 2, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    This was fabulous!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      May 6, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      Thank you Elizabeth, so glad you liked it.
      Reply
  8. John Kiss says

    August 18, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    Delicious! I varied a bit got the pineapple juice from a can of chunk pineapple, almost a cup drained out and after the pineapple chunks sat in a bowl, the rest of the cut appeared. I put the chunks in the pan with the pork and sprinkled a handful of shredded coconut on the tenderloins as they went into the oven. I don't think the coconut did anything more than pretty it up, but the baked pineapple made a good side. Wonderful recipe!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      August 18, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you John, I love your additions. This is a regular meal at our house. We love it too.
      Reply
  9. Nicole says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Hi! I' would love to make this in my slow cooker with some potatoes, Just wondering how long and high or low temp? Recipe sounds delicious!!
    Reply
    • Nicole says

      February 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      I am also wondering ifni can do juice from an orange instead of pineapple
      Reply
  10. Lori Hammond says

    April 8, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    The pork loin was so moist and flavorful. I will be making it again.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  11. Curious Chef says

    April 19, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    Really tasty and easy to make. This has become a regular at my house!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  12. Jaritza says

    May 1, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    Hi. Made this last weekend. Followed recipe exactly. Everyone love it. I would add lots more garlic and a bit more salt for my tastes. But i will definatley make again.
    ★★★★☆
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      May 2, 2018 at 9:15 am

      Thank you! I am also a garlic lover, so I am on board with adding more here!
      Reply
  13. Shelly says

    June 24, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Making this tonite, does anyone have any ideas for side dishes that would compliment the spices on the pork?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      June 27, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      We love it with scalloped potatoes, or a nice spinach salad.
      Reply
  14. Shelly says

    June 26, 2018 at 6:16 am

    I'm always looking for new ways to make pork tenderloin and this one is a keeper! My family loved it.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      June 27, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks Shelly, we love this recipe too, My family really enjoys it, so I am glad to hear yours loved it.
      Reply
  15. Regina says

    September 22, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    The olive oil is not part of the rub ingredients. Recipes says to add olive oil to pan for hrowning. This may cause confusion as oil is listed under rub ingredients. Also the sauce needs some sort of thickening agent like cornstarch otherwise it will never thicken. Otherwise recipe produces a nice pork loin. Thanks for sharing.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  16. Terrie says

    October 9, 2018 at 7:22 am

    I love that this recipe didn't require lengthy marinade time, as many tenderloin recipes do. I needed it fast, and this was terrific! I agree with Regina that the sauce needed thickening. I did that at the end while the pork was resting on the cutting board...a little potato starch slurry over med-hi heat did the trick and it was delicious. We made a couple other adjustments for taste - added a bit of dry mustard to the rub, and less sugar but more garlic in the sauce, plus some minced fresh ginger which played really nicely with the pork and pineapple flavors. Thanks for making dinner easy!
    ★★★★☆
    Reply
  17. Kimberly says

    January 21, 2019 at 11:50 am

    This is so aromatic and flavorful - heaven!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  18. Erin says

    January 21, 2019 at 11:56 am

    Absolutely love pork tenderloin and this sauce is amazing!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
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