Sweet Glazed Pork (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cinnamon sticks to infuse flavor.
02 - 6 whole cloves for spiced aroma.
03 - ¼ cup local honey, if available.
04 - 1 cup pineapple juice for sweetness.
05 - ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
06 - 1 can of drained pineapple rings (8 oz).
07 - ¼ cup packed brown sugar.
08 - 3 pounds of pork tenderloin, cleaned up.
09 - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard for tang.

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 375°F while you prep.
02 - Blend together honey, spices, mustard, sugar, and pineapple juice till smooth.
03 - Gently cook the glaze for 15-20 minutes until it thickens nicely.
04 - Slice the tenderloin at ¾-inch intervals, stopping about ½-inch from the bottom.
05 - Cover the meat and the cuts with half the glaze.
06 - Halve the pineapple slices and place a piece into each tenderloin cut.
07 - Roast the pork for 25-30 minutes, aiming for an internal temperature of 145°F.
08 - Turn up the oven to 400°F for the next step.
09 - Apply the rest of the glaze and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and sticky.
10 - Let the meat sit for 10 minutes before you serve it up.

# Notes:

01 - Trust a thermometer! Cook time can change based on variables like oven type, meat size, or starting temp.

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