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Home | Recipes | Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Published on September 3, 2017 by Stephanie Kay

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This spice-rubbed pork tenderloin is a super simple sheet pan dinner that is ready in 30 minutes or less, for a tasty weeknight meal or an easy meal prep idea.

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Sheet pan dinners, or tray bake meals, have become a real trend, and rightfully so. They are simple to make, simple to clean up, and a great way to get a nutritious meal on the table. I personally use sheet pans a lot in my kitchen, be a to roast a batch of veggies, make dinner, or a great way to do a lot of meal prep quickly.

Pork is a really simple protein to cook which is why it is so fun to work with. Pork tenderloin itself it is pretty mild in flavour, so finding a good way to season it is really important. There are lots of fun marinades and sauces you can add to pork to help to intensify the flavour, but I think a simple spice rub works just as well. Plus, it doesn’t take much forward planning; just simply add the spices and away you go.

This spice-rubbed pork tenderloin recipe technically uses two pans, so I am cheating a little bit by calling it a sheet pan meal. Although you can certainly add the seasoned pork directly to the oven to bake, I like to sear it quickly in a pan first to help bring out the flavour of the spices and ensure they adhere well to the pork tenderloin. The spices I used for this Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin are a personal combination I like, but if you prefer a little more heat, just add a little more chilli powder, cayenne or crushed chillies to increase the level of spice.

More Healthy Pork Recipes:

  • Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
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Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Author: Stephanie Kay

This spice-rubbed pork tenderloin call for carrots and green beans, however, you could really use any vegetables you have on hand; asparagus, zucchini, peppers, Brussel sprouts, and broccoli would all work just as well.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Mains
  • Cuisine: Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Ingredients

pork:

  • 1lb pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

sides:

  • 4 cups carrots, peeled
  • 4 cups green beans, trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Add peeled carrots and green beans to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, season with sea salt and toss to ensure the vegetables are well coated. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, oregano, cumin, chilli powder, paprika and sea salt to create a rub.
  4. Lay pork tenderloin on a cutting board, pat to dry, and rub spice mixture all over. Ensure that all sides and ends are coated with the dry rub.
  5. On a large baking sheet, arrange carrots and greens beans and transfer to the oven for 5 minutes.
  6. While the vegetables are in the oven, heat olive oil in a cast-iron pan or heavy bottom skillet and sear tenderloin on all sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side, for a total of 5-6 minutes.
  7. After 5 minutes, remove the vegetables from the oven and nestle the seared pork tenderloin among the vegetables.
  8. Return pork tenderloin and vegetables to the oven for another 15 minutes, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 150°F.
  9. Once cooked, remove from the oven and allow pork to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Cut pork tenderloin crosswise into ½ inch-thick slices, and serve with roasted vegetables.
  11. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 266 calories
  • Sugar: 9 grams
  • Fat: 9 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 21 grams
  • Fiber: 7 grams
  • Protein: 27 grams

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    1. Kim says

      May 12, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      Made this tonite and was delish! Thanks for sharing!

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      • Stephanie Kay says

        May 13, 2018 at 1:48 pm

        Happy to hear it! Thank YOU for sharing 🙂

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    2. Juliette H. says

      December 5, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Made this recipe several times and it is delicious. The dry rub is a go to for other recipes as well.

      Reply
    3. Emily says

      February 26, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      My family loves this recipe. It’s so quick and very flavourful!
      I’m wondering for the nutritional information, does it include the beans and carrots?

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        February 27, 2021 at 6:15 am

        So happy you enjoyed it! And, yes, the nutritional information includes all of the ingredients.

        Reply
    4. JEAN M WILLIAMS says

      January 3, 2024 at 2:12 pm

      Just Delicious! Easy to prepare – very little mess with a 1 pan meal. Will keep this on the menu for sure

      Reply
    5. Anonymous says

      January 6, 2024 at 12:20 am

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    6. D says

      November 13, 2024 at 8:06 am

      This recipe was fast and so tasty! Made it after a long day, and it was very satisfying. Even without searing the pork before putting it in the oven , it was a hit. Made rice while the pork and veg were in the oven, and my 7 year old gobbled up the whole meal. Thanks for making this recipe available.

      Reply
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