Southwest-Spiced Roast Pork Tenderloin

Submitted by Cooking4six

"This rub has a little "heat" to it. Use the full amount of chili powder if you like it hot. I serve it with black beans and rice (#90165) and warm cornbread to round out the meal."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1⁄2 - 1 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons black pepper

directions

1. Trim fat and remove silver skin from tenderloin.
2. In a small bowl, mix the dry ingredients together.
3. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Rub about 2 T. of seasoning into meat. Place in shallow pan and roast for 30-35 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
4. Remove pork from oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.