Jamaican BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Jamaican Barbecued Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients 

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground allspice

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground cloves

2 tsp firmly packed brown sugar

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 pork tenderloin- approximately 1lb trimmed of visible fat

1 1/2 tsp honey

1 tsp tomato paste

2 tsp white vinegar

Directions

In a bowl combine the ginger, allspice, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, 1/2 tsp salt and the black pepper. Rub the meat with the spice mixture and let stand  for 15 minutes.

Prepare a hot pan (grill pans work nice) to medium high. In another bowl, combine the honey, tomato paste, vinegar, and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Stir to blend together you will use this sauce to baste the meat with. Set aside.

Place the pork in the skillet and let it caramelize for about 3 minutes on each side to give it a nice texture and color. Do this to all sides of the pork.

Once the pork is caramelized baste it with the tomato sauce mixture and place on a pan in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes depending on how well done you like your tenderloin. When it is finished to your liking cut it into 16ths. I like small slices because they plate so pretty.

I served this pork tenderloin with some very simple sides. We had Asian garlic green beans and some ramen noodles with red pepper to go with the spicy Jamaican theme.

Final product with Ramen Noodles, Asian garlic green beans and Jamaican Barbecued Pork Tenderloin= Delicious and simple dinner that looks super fancy!