Kiss that dry and boring tenderloin recipe goodbye for good! Sweet Glazed Cajun Pork Tenderloin is here to bring you the flavor, the juiciness, and the excitement you need when you’re craving something meaty! Rubbed with rich brown sugar and zippy Cajun seasoning and wrapped in salty, beloved bacon, you’ll understand what we mean after your first bite! And as if that wasn’t good enough, it gets drizzled with a sweet and tangy apricot sauce that will make your tastebuds forever thank you for letting go and leveling up. Mmmm, who’s hungry for some Sweet Glazed Cajun Pork Tenderloin?! The correct answer is everyone… always!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 (1.5-pound) pork tenderloin
- 6 strips bacon
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning and the brown sugar.
Step 3 –Rub the pork tenderloin with the Cajun mixture and wrap it with the bacon strips, spacing them evenly across the pork tenderloin.
Step 4 –Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Step 5 –Place the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin in the skillet and cook until it is browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork reads 140 degrees F, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 7 –In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves and the Dijon mustard.
Step 8 –Cover the pork tenderloin with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
Step 9 –Drizzle the pork tenderloin with the sauce and serve.
