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Baked Pork Tenderloin with Dry Rub
This recipe makes a flavorful, tender, juicy baked pork tenderloin that's ready to eat in about 30 minutes. The seasoning and pan juices take it up a notch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 15873 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne or skip if you're sensitive to spice
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Place 1 pound pork tenderloin on a baking sheet and pat dry completely with paper towels. Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over all sides of the pork tenderloin and brush it on to coat the meat. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, b¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion salt, ¼ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme and ¼ teaspoon cayenne (if using). Whisk to combine.
- Sprinkle the spice rub over the tenderloin and pat it into the flesh so the meat is evenly coated. Bake for 20-25 minutes or to your desired doneness.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest.
- Meanwhile add 1½ tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro to the roasting pan stir to combine.
- Slice the pork tenderloin into ½" to ¾" slices and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the pan sauce over the sliced pork to serve. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
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Notes
- For a hint of sweetness, add, 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar to the spice rub.
- For a velvety pan sauce, whisk a tablespoon of butter into the baking pan with the lime juice and whisk until it's emulsified before drizzling over the baked pork tenderloin.
Nutrition Information
Calories
158.73kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1.23g
(0%)
Protein
23.6g
(47%)
Fat
6.1g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1.64g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.89g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.01g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
73.71mg
(25%)
Sodium
495.85mg
(21%)
Potassium
472.68mg
(14%)
Fiber
0.34g
(1%)
Sugar
0.17g
(0%)
Vitamin A
260.48IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1.88mg
(2%)
Calcium
13.08mg
(1%)
Iron
1.36mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15873
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158.73kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.23g | 0% |
| Protein | 23.6g | 47% |
| Fat | 6.1g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.64g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.89g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.01g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73.71mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 495.85mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 472.68mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.34g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.17g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 260.48IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.88mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13.08mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.36mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.