Apricot-Dijon Glazed Cajun Pork Tenderloin
Tender pork tenderloin rubbed with Cajun spices and brown sugar, then glazed with a sweet and tangy apricot-Dijon mixture. A flavorful main dish ready in under 30 minutes.
6 ingredients-5 steps
Updated Feb 1, 2026
Cook
25 mins
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Ingredients
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Equipment Needed
- baking pan
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
|
Equipment Needed
- baking pan
- meat thermometer
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Make spice rub
Combine the Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a bowl.
- 3
Make glaze
In another bowl, combine apricot preserves and Dijon mustard.
- 4
Prepare tenderloin
Put the tenderloin in a baking pan lined with foil (makes cleanup easier) and sprinkle with salt. Rub the brown sugar mixture all over the meat.
- 5
Roast and glaze
Cook in the preheated 400°F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, brushing often with the apricot-Dijon mixture, until it reaches 140°F internal temperature.
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