Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Hands-down our family’s favorite way to prepare a juicy, flavorful spice rubbed pork tenderloin.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 302kcal

3 lb. pork tenderloins (2 tenderloins, each 1 1/2 pounds), fat trimmed and silver skin removed
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a small bowl, mix together garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme, salt and 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, or about 10 minutes (2-3 minutes per side — you want a nice brown color).
Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked to 145°F. Let meat rest for at least 5 minutes (should be 160°F at that point) prior to slicing and serving.

Please feel free to customize the spice mixture to your own liking. If you're a garlic fan, increase the amount of garlic. If you like a little more heat, add cayenne red pepper.