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Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Yield 1 pork tenderloin (3–4 servings)
Category Dinner
Cuisine American
Author Lauren

Description

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin is the ideal dinner recipe that's easy to make, quick to prepare, and full of delicious flavors. A tender cut of meat that's also affordable, it's no wonder we've perfected the recipe after making it dozens of times. We're showing you the best method for cooking pork tenderloin in the oven with a flavorful rub for a melt in your mouth dinner recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (1½ pound) boneless pork tenderloin, tail end tucked and tied (if needed), silver skin removed

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) with rack set in middle position. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until just before shimmering. Add tenderloin, reduce heat to medium and sear until browned on all sides, 8–10 minutes. Transfer tenderloin to a plate and let cool slightly.
  • Combine sugar, chili powder, ginger, rosemary, garlic, pepper, salt, paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
  • Rub spice mixture all over tenderloin; transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast tenderloin until a thermometer inserted in the center register 145°F (62.7°C), 15–20 minutes. Loosely cover tenderloin with foil and let rest 10 minutes.  
  • Slice and serve!

Notes

Storage Tips: 
For the Fridge: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

For the Freezer: Raw pork tenderloins are great for freezing. Just wrap in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw completely overnight in the fridge.

You can also freeze cooked pork tenderloin meat. Again wrap in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Freeze for 2 months. Thaw at room temperature for a couple of hours or overnight in the fridge.

To Reheat: Warm the cooked pork through in the microwave for a couple of minutes or in a 300ºF oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1887kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 639mgSugar: 2g
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