Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Serves: 6 portions
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish (9x13 inches)
- Paper Towel
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 Pork Tenderloins about 1 pound each
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper or to taste
- 1/4 cup Butter cut into pats
- Chopped Parsley optional, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position.
- Prep the tenderloins by cutting off any excess fat and the silver skin (the tough part that may cover some of each tenderloin). Pat the tenderloins dry with paper towel.
- Add the spice rub ingredients (brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper) to a small bowl and stir together. Coat the tenderloins all over with the spice rub.
- Add the pork tenderloins to a 9×13 (or similar size) baking dish and place the butter pats on top.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 25 minutes or until the pork has reached 145F. Let it rest 5-10 minutes before slicing it into medallions so it remains juicy.
- Pour the pan juices over the pork (they're also great over a side dish like mashed potatoes) and sprinkle with chopped parley if desired.
Notes
Serves 6-8 depending on portion size. Halve all ingredients if you want to make one (one pound) pork tenderloin.
This recipe is NOT for pork loin, which is a different, tougher cut of meat and will need to be cooked for longer.
Pork that’s 145F in the thickest part is safe to eat. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.