Dry Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

This was a great dish. This could be made as a quick, weeknight meal. It is also suitable for company or guests. So many things could compliment the pork. Full of flavor and very moist. Not to mention super easy to make. I am so glad I ran into this recipe on Cook Like a Champion blog.

Dry Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin

1 TBSP olive oil

1 tsp. minced garlic

I had a slightly larger pork tenderloin so I doubled the spice mixture.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F

Mix dry ingredients (all spices)

Stir mixture with a fork until all ingredients are well combined. Sprinkle the rub over the tenderloin with a dry hand, then rub the pork with the seasoning over both sides of the meat, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres well to the tenderloin.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat.

Add the minced garlic and saute, stirring for 1 minute.

Put the tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, searing each side using tongs to turn the meat.

Put the meat in the pre-heated oven and bake for 20 minutes. I cooked the meat in a cast iron skilled and put in right into the oven. It worked perfectly.

Slice and serve.