Molasses-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Name: Molasses-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 pork tenderloin
Ingredients: 2 cups molasses; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin

Rating: 3.96 stars

27 Ratings
21 Reviews
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This is a yummy, super easy way to grill pork with a lot of flavor. Serve with roasted or mashed potatoes and a veggie.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

additional:

30 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

1 pork tenderloin

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups molasses
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin

Directions

Step 1

Whisk together the molasses, vinegar, honey, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Remove 1 cup of this mixture to use for basting later. Pour the remaining marinade into a resealable plastic bag, and add the pork tenderloin. Coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to overnight.

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Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
Step 3

Remove the pork tenderloin from marinade, and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes, basting occasionally with the 1 cup of reserved marinade.

Editor's Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

581 calories; protein 34.7g 70% DV; carbohydrates 93.3g 30% DV; fat 7.4g 11% DV; cholesterol 106.7mg 36% DV; sodium 118.3mg 5% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (21)

Most helpful positive review

Jodi

05/20/2010

Very nice flavor and easy to make. We made it in the oven using a meat thermometer to get it to 160 degrees and then tented it to let it sit for about 5 minutes. Perfectly cooked and great flavor. Thanks for sharing! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Crystal

01/06/2009

Im sorry but I did not like this at all. It caused a fight between my fiance and I...I thought that it was pretty funny how a Tenderloin could start an argument. Read More

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(9)

27 Ratings

5 star values: 7
4 star values: 12
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Jodi

05/20/2010

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cookin726

04/24/2008

This was good but I used less Molasses (just 1/2 cup) and 1/4 c. Apple Cider Vinegar. I also didn't use 1 c. as a baste. It might be good to marinate it longer than 30 minutes- maybe an hour would be better. The red pepper flakes made it a little too spicy in places. I will leave that out next time. Read More

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Crystal

01/06/2009

Im sorry but I did not like this at all. It caused a fight between my fiance and I...I thought that it was pretty funny how a Tenderloin could start an argument. Read More

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RobotsFromTheFuture

05/28/2009

This recipe was pretty good. I would definitely suggest using less molasses and less apple cider vinegar. Probably a 1/2 cup of each it makes a LOT of marinade. Also try blotting the tenderloin before grilling because the molasses has a tenancy to burn quickly. I also recommend leaving the pork a little pink in the middle comes out much more tender and juicy. Read More

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SKS

11/12/2009

We really liked this...instead of grilling it I baked it on 375 for about 45 mins. in all of the sauce made (I cut the molasses down to 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup vinegar) I also marinated it in the fridge for 1 1/2 days. Sweet with a hint of spice at the end! Read More

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Amanda

04/19/2011

Made this for my parents this weekend and they absolutely loved it. I used some of the marinade for chicken yesterday and it was really good too. Read More

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Heather Pulley

06/09/2008

This marinade does not smell so great so I was worried but thankfully this was good! I didn't have 2 cups of molasses - that's really a lot! So I used what I had left which was 3/4 cup along with 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar and only 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes because my 4 year old won't eat things too hot. I marinated for about 2 1/2 hours and reserved a 1/2 cup of marindade to baste with. I'd say you want to marinate as long as possible. Good flavor. Read More

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Michael

11/04/2012

Tried this marinade. Put the tenderloin in a vacuum sealed bag with the marinade for about 18hrs. Then I seared it in a cast iron skillet and put it in the crock pot with a bed of sliced onion baby carrots and some cut up potatoes. Added about 1/2 up of the marinade. Let it go about 3 hours and it was done. Wonderful flavor throughout the meat and veggies. Will have this again soon. Read More

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mmk1125

07/14/2009

I took someone's recommendation for using 1/2 c molasses and 1/2 cider vinegar. It still made a ton of marinade. I marinated my pork for about 24 hours. I thought the flavor was good but it was missing something. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Molasses-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 581

% Daily Value *

protein: 70 %

carbohydrates: 30 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 13 %

cholesterol: 36 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 110 %

vitamin b6: 86 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 2 %

calcium: 24 %

iron: 39 %

magnesium: 111 %

potassium: 61 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 117 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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05/20/2010

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04/24/2008

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Crystal

01/06/2009

Im sorry but I did not like this at all. It caused a fight between my fiance and I...I thought that it was pretty funny how a Tenderloin could start an argument.

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RobotsFromTheFuture