Sweet-And-Spicy Pork Tenderloin
Not sure where I picked this up from, but here's the quote that it came with: Says Alexander: "When people hear that I’m a “healthy chef,” they often assume I’m a vegetarian, which, to anyone who knows me, is a ridiculous notion. I love meat ... all kinds, really, but this pork roast is of my favorites. In fact, my friend Marjorie and I made this roast one night and we loved it so much we wanted to eat the whole thing. When cooked right, this is as tender as can be."
MAKE IT SHINE! ADD YOUR PHOTO
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground allspice
- 1⁄8teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄8teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
- 1 1⁄4lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat
- 1teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2tablespoons honey
- 1tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons hot pepper sauce
Advertisement
DIRECTIONS
- Lightly mist a small roasting pan or ovenproof skillet with olive oil spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the cumin, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, allspice, garlic powder, and chipotle pepper.
- Rub the pork evenly with the olive oil. Then rub evenly with the spice mixture until coated. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the honey, garlic, and hot-pepper sauce. Whisk to mix. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Set a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it is hot enough for a spritz of water to sizzle on it. With an oven mitt, briefly remove the pan from the heat to lightly mist with olive oil spray. Place the pork in the pan. Cook for 1 minute per side, or until browned on all sides.
- Transfer to the prepared pan. With a basting brush, evenly coat the pork with the reserved honey mixture. Roast the tenderloin in the oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center reaches 160°F and the juices run clear.
- Remove from the oven. Cover the pork loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand for 10 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Holding a knife at a 45° angle, cut into thin slices. Serve immediately.
Advertisement