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Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Easy Spice Rub

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/03/2014Updated: 07/12/2021

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The BEST Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin on RachelCooks.com

Hands-down our favorite way to prepare a juicy, flavorful spice-rubbed pork tenderloin. Try this pork tenderloin recipe and you’ll find yourself coming back to it over and over.

Image of sliced spice rubbed pork tenderloin on a blue plate with carrots and onions and a fork. In the background, more sliced pork tenderloin is pictured on a cutting board with a knife. Also in the image is a text overlay that reads "our favorite spice-rubbed pork tenderloin."

I’ve needed to blog this recipe for a long time. I have made this spice rubbed pork tenderloin more times than I can count. I’ve made it for my family, I’ve made it for extended family, and I’ve made it for friends.

It is hands-down our favorite pork tenderloin recipe. A close second is probably the pork tenderloin with roasted grapes that I made way back in the early days of my blog.  I also really like this recipe for pork tenderloin with apples and onions, perfect for fall. And if you’re looking for a really quick way to prepare pork tenderloin, try these pork medallions with lemon garlic sauce.

I recently chatted with you all about how much we love pork. (Remember my bourbon-plum BBQ pulled pork?) I’m happy to be teaming up with the Ohio Pork Producers to chat about pork a little more and finally share this recipe with you.

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In that earlier post, I mentioned the changes the National Pork Board recently made to the names of the different cuts of pork. I also mentioned this handy guide that will help you the next time you wander on up to the butcher’s counter.

(If they’re on top of things — my butcher looked at me like I was crazy when I asked him for a New York pork roast for the BBQ pulled pork. But they’ll catch on soon. Hopefully.)

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When you’re cooking pork, it is of utmost importance not to overcook it.

For perfectly cooked pork, you want to stop cooking at 145 degrees, removing the pork from the oven, and then let the meat rest at least 5 minutes so that it can come to 160 degrees. You’ll be left with juicy, delicious pork like this pork tenderloin.

I recommend a great meat thermometer – I have a Themapen and I swear by it. I love it. I also plan to print this cooking chart to help me when preparing new pork recipes.

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About this pork tenderloin recipe

Just a few more quick things about this spice rubbed pork tenderloin recipe. It’s super easy. Mix up two teaspoons of each of the spices (only get one measuring spoon dirty!), rub on, sear, bake, rest, serve. It’s pretty enough to serve to guests and it’s easy enough to be on your menu every week.

This recipe is also Whole 30 compliant, keto and paleo friendly, and because pork tenderloin is so lean, it’s a healthy choice for anyone. A three ounce serving of pork tenderloin is less than 150 calories and contains 22 grams of protein. And it’s delicious!

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Wondering what to serve with spice rubbed pork tenderloin?

Here’s a few of my favorite side dishes that would pair perfectly with this easy pork recipe:

 

  • Sautéed Mushrooms with Wine and Garlic
  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes (so easy!)
  • Crock Pot Carrots with Cinnamon Glaze
  • Green Beans with Bacon, Garlic, and Onion
  • Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic Butter
  • Instant Pot Baked Potatoes or Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
  • Bruschetta Orzo Pasta Salad
  • Cauliflower Rice

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Recipe

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4.46 from 11 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Additional Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
8 servings
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Juicy and flavorful, this spice rubbed pork tenderloin recipe is hands-down our family's favorite way to prepare pork tenderloins.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. pork tenderloins (2 tenderloins, each 1½ pounds)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Prep pork by trimming fat and silver membrane if present.
  • In a small bowl, mix together oregano, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, coriander, and black pepper. Using your hands, rub this all over pork tenderloins.
  • In a large oven safe skillet over medium high heat, heat olive oil. When it is hot, add pork tenderloins and sear on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side, or about 10 minutes total, until the pork is nicely browned.
  • Carefully transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked to medium rare (140-145°F). Let meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Using a very sharp knife, slice tenderloins into approx. 1 inch slices. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the spice mixture. If you're a garlic fan, increase the amount of garlic powder. If you like a little more heat, add a dash of cayenne red pepper.
  • Leftover pork can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months. I like to slice the cooked pork before freezing it because it thaws more quickly. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 6oz., Calories: 224kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 673mg, Potassium: 714mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 64IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 3mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Ohio Pork Council and the Ohio Soybean Council. All opinions are, as always, my own. We love pork and we love this recipe. This post also contains an affiliate link.

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  1. Judy says

    January 1, 2022 at 6:33 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! The meat was so well seasoned, the recipe is easy, and it was juicy and cooked perfectly for the time recommended. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 3, 2022 at 10:16 am

      So glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
  2. Kara Plantinga says

    October 28, 2020 at 11:41 am

    This was a HUGE hit at our house. My 7 year old even gave me a hug after her first bite. It was very easy to make and I’m glad to have a new item to add to the rotation around here.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      November 1, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      That’s so awesome! How great! :)

      Reply
  3. Kathy Oboikovitz says

    May 8, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    Absolutely DELISH!!!  This is my go-to pork tenderloin recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      May 9, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      So glad you like this recipe! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

      Reply
  4. Oliver says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    Looks INSANELY dry in all of the pictures…yikes.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 7, 2017 at 8:41 am

      We love this recipe and I’d love to hear what you think of it after you try making it!

      Reply
    • Kara Plantinga says

      October 28, 2020 at 11:43 am

      I made this and it wasn’t dry at all. There was juice in the bottom of the pan that we spooned over the mashed potatoes I made to go with it.

      Reply
      • Rachel Gurk says

        November 1, 2020 at 8:39 pm

        Glad to hear it! It’s one of our favorites!

        Reply
  5. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says

    April 9, 2014 at 12:23 am

    I made this tonight Rachel!! Sooooo good!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 9, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      So glad you liked it, Karen!

      Reply
  6. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:37 am

    Pork tenderloin is the best. I have one in the freezer that is calling my name now. Love the coriander in this!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer Keller says

    April 6, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Great recipe and pictures! Thank you for sharing and participating!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 7, 2014 at 9:52 am

      My pleasure! Thanks Jennifer!

      Reply
  8. Kristen says

    April 4, 2014 at 9:46 am

    I am beyond in love with this recipe. Pork is so easy and versatile… you just proved it right here!
    Thanks a bunch for participating in this campaign and getting the #pinkpork word out! You rock!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 4, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks for asking me to participate! I love pork :) and you!

      Reply
  9. denise says

    April 3, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    mouth-watering good

    Reply
  10. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says

    April 3, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    Love pork tenderloin for a quick and easy meal. I think people dismiss how versatile it can be! Love this spiced version Rachel!

    Reply
  11. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    April 3, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    There is nothing better than to have someone’s time tested recipe. Thank you for so generously sharing it. On top of that if I really really had to choose, I think pork is my favorite meat. Thank heavens I am not normally cornered with having to make that choice. Smiles—–

    Reply
  12. Claire Gallam says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:25 am

    This looks incredible. I love a simple pork recipe.

    Reply
  13. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    April 3, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Wow-this looks SO good!?! I absolutely LOVE pork tenderloin and am going to have to try this version!

    Reply
  14. Liz@Virtually Homemade says

    April 3, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Love pork tenderloin – looks delicious!

    Reply
  15. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    April 3, 2014 at 7:46 am

    We love this recipe from Ellie!! We literally made it a couple weeks ago!! Have you tried her teriyaki pork tenderloin? Equally delish. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 4, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      No — sounds like I need to though!

      Reply

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