Name: Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs. Pork tenderloin; 1 lb. Green beans (whole with the ends snapped off); 2 Onions (quartered); 4 tbsp Olive oil (divided); 2 tbsp Thyme; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 ½ tsp Allspice; 1 tsp Cumin; Pinch of cinnamon; Salt and pepper (to taste); 4 Cloves garlic minced (divided)

4.67 from 3 votes

Cook Time : 25 mins

Total Time : 55 mins

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Last Updated on May 2, 2022 by Corinne Schmitt

Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin with onions and green beans in a white baking dish on a red linen on a piece of wood

Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin is a flavorful and delicious main dish protein. This easy dinner is baked in the oven and the leftovers are just as good the next day!

WHAT IS JERK SEASONING?

Jerk is actually a style of cooking meat. There is some controversy about the origins of jerk cooking.

Most people believe that jerk cooking originated in Jamaica.

Jerk seasoning is typically a spicy seasoning mix called Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. The seasoning gives the meat a smokey, spicy flavor and is usually used for chicken and pork. Allspice is a common ingredient in jerk seasoning.

Most people are hooked after they try jerk seasoning just one time.

INGREDIENTS FOR JAMAICAN JERK PORK TENDERLOIN

This recipe makes a complete meal with the protein and the veggies. I love easy dinners! Here are the ingredients you need to make this delicious recipe.

Pork Tenderloin
Whole Green Beans
Onions
Olive Oil
Thyme
Paprika
Allspice
Cumin
Cinnamon
Salt and Pepper
Garlic Cloves

Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin with onions and green beans in a white baking dish on a red linen

HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN JERK PORK TENDERLOIN

This is basically made similarly to a sheet pan meal. The meat and vegetables are all cooked on the same pan so it is hassle-free.

STEP ONE: PREPARE VEGGIES

Start off by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F.

If your veggies aren’t prepared go ahead and get them ready now. Snap the ends off the fresh, whole green beans.

Cut the onions into quarters.

STEP TWO: PREPARE PORK

Take a large rimmed baking sheet and place the pork tenderloin in the center. Salt and pepper the meat to your own personal taste.

In a small mixing bowl combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, thyme and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Stir these ingredients together to combine.

Pour this jerk marinade over the tenderloin and rub it in well.

Pork Tenderloin covered in a jamaican jerk seasoning

STEP THREE: SEASON VEGGIES

Place the green beans and onions in a big bowl and pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 cloves of minced garlic over the beans. Toss the green beans around to coat.

Put the coated veggies around the pork tenderloin on the baking sheet.

a measuring spoon of olive oil being held over a bowl of onions and green beans

STEP FOUR: BAKE

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees F as read on a meat thermometer.