spice rubbed pork tenderloin

Seattle, WA
Updated on May 15, 2017

Pan searing gives this a nice "char" before roasting in oven.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Roast
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 - pork tenderloin (1 lb.)
  • 2 teaspoons oil

How To Make spice rubbed pork tenderloin

  • Step 1
    Prehat oven to 400F. Mix all ingredients, except pork and oil, in a small bowl.
  • Step 2
    Lay pork tenderloin on a cutting board and coat with spice mix on all sides.
  • Step 3
    Heat oil over medium-high heat in a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or other oven-proof skillet). Using tongs, place pork in pan and sear on one side for 3 minutes. Turn meat over on sear another minute.
  • Step 4
    Place pan in preheated oven and roast for 10-15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 135-140 degrees (use instant-read thermometer).
  • Step 5
    Remove pork from pan and let rest on cutting board for a few minutes. Slice and serve.

Discover More

Category: Pork
Keyword: #cast-iron
Keyword: #pan sear
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: American
Method: Roast

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