Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Espresso Rub |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Turn up the wow factor as pork tenderloin gets dressed up with the palate-pleasing tastes of smoky and sweet. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons spanish smoked paprika |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
1 teaspoon instant espresso granules or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon onion powder |
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper |
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed |
cooking spray |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
1/2 cup water |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Combine first 7 ingredients. Rub sugar mixture over pork. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
3. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Heat oil in pan. Add pork; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink).
4. Remove pork from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Cover pork and let stand 5 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup water into drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Drizzle sauce over pork.
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