Cola Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Transform your dinner table with the irresistibly savory and sweet Cola Glazed Pork Tenderloin, a dish that offers a perfect balance of caramelized richness and tender, juicy meat. This recipe brings unexpected brilliance by using cola to create a sticky, flavorful glaze enhanced with brown sugar, soy sauce, and aromatic garlic. The pork tenderloin is first seared to golden perfection, then roasted to succulent doneness, basted with the cola mixture for maximum flavor infusion. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the glaze into a velvety sauce that coats the sliced medallions beautifully. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing entrée is easy to prepare yet impressive enough for entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley and served hot, this show-stopping dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies. Whether you're hosting a special dinner or elevating your weeknight meal, Cola Glazed Pork Tenderloin will leave a lasting impression!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pork tenderloin
- 1.5 cups Cola
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and season it evenly with salt and ground black pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the pork and set it aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add cola, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the pork tenderloin to the skillet, spoon some of the cola mixture over the pork, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Roast the pork tenderloin in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 145°F (63°C) on a meat thermometer.
While the pork is cooking, occasionally spoon the glaze from the skillet over the pork every 10 minutes to enhance the flavor and maintain moisture.
Once cooked, remove the pork tenderloin from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.
To thicken the glaze, place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the glaze and cook until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Slice the rested pork tenderloin into medallions and drizzle the thickened glaze over the slices. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cola Glazed Pork Tenderloin!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1236 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 4544 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.3 g | ||
| Protein | 116.8 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2447 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
