baked pork tenderloins w/ cumin/lime aioli

7 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jan 16, 2023

Pork tenderloin is so easy to make and this spice mix on the meat a wonderful earthy flavor. The aioli is a great dipping sauce. This pork can be grilled if you prefer.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE PORK:
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloins (2 1-pound tenderloins)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • FOR THE AIOLI:
  • 1 cup regular mayonnaise or your choice
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

How To Make baked pork tenderloins w/ cumin/lime aioli

  • Step 1
    Mix together the spice rub for the pork tenderloins and rub them well with the mix.
  • Step 2
    Roast tenderloins in a preheated 350 degree oven in a roasting pan. Place pan on center rack of oven and bake until pork reaches 160 degrees - remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    In a skillet, add cumin and cook over medium heat - stirring constantly until slightly darker in color. Remove pan from heat and combine with mayo, lime juice and cilantro. Serve as a dipping sauce for the pork.

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Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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