Brown Sugar Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri

Name: Brown Sugar Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 lb pork tenderloin (only 2.5 g fat for a 4 oz portion- I always get mine from Costco); 6 cloves garlic (or my favorite frozen dorot cubes); 2 tbs brown sugar; 1 tbs balsamic vinegar; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar; juice from half a lemon; 2 cloves garlic (frozen dorot cubes); 1/2 tbs olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

This Brown Sugar Spiced Tenderloin with Chimichurri is super flavorful and surprisingly simple to prepare. The tenderloin is coated in a rich blend of brown sugar and warm spices, creating a caramelized crust that locks in all the juicy goodness. It's paired with a vibrant, herb-packed chimichurri that pairs perfectly with the sweet and savory pork.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:11:40 GMT