Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze
Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze balances deep, caramel notes of molasses with the bright tang of apple cider vinegar for a glossy, well-rounded finish. Warm ginger, garlic, and a touch of chile add gentle heat that complements the juicy pork without overpowering it. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend cookout when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 38
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the molasses, vinegar, honey, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- 2
Set aside 1 cup of this mixture for basting later.
- 3
Pour the remaining marinade into a resealable plastic bag and add the pork tenderloin.
- 4
Coat the pork tenderloin with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag.
- 5
Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to overnight.
- 6
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 7
Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade and shake off the excess.
- 8
Discard the remaining marinade.
- 9
Grill on the preheated grill until the center is no longer pink, about 20 minutes, basting occasionally with the reserved 1 cup of marinade.
- Calories 541.95 kcal High 27%
- Protein 20.37 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 107.36 g 39%
- Total Fat 2.83 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.14 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.62 mg High 21%
- Sodium 600.0 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.45 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 91.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 285.6 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 5.69 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 1652.62 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin A 131.39 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 13.57 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Garlic, and Ground Ginger. Each serving provides about 541.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Garlic, Ground Ginger, Honey. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze healthy?
- Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Cider Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 541.95 calories and 20.37 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 600.0 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.14 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required