Adobo Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Transform your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Adobo Rubbed Pork Tenderloin recipe! This dish features tender, juicy pork coated with a smoky, aromatic spice blend starring smoked paprika, ground cumin, and chipotle chili powder, balanced by the earthy notes of dried oregano and garlic powder. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy evenings, yet elegant enough to impress guests. Roasted to perfection in under 25 minutes, the pork develops a beautifully caramelized crust while staying tender and moist inside. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal. Whether you're craving a taste of smoky spice or need a quick dinner idea, this adobo-rubbed pork tenderloin is your ticket to culinary success.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Trim any silver skin or excess fat from the pork tenderloin using a sharp knife and pat the pork dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the adobo spice blend.
Rub the pork tenderloin evenly with the olive oil to help the spice blend adhere.
Generously coat the pork tenderloin with the adobo spice blend, pressing it onto the surface to ensure it sticks.
Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet and transfer it to the preheated oven.
Roast the pork in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium or 160°F (71°C) for well-done.
Remove the pork from the oven and loosely tent it with foil. Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes to redistribute the juices.
Slice the pork tenderloin into medallions and serve warm with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 996 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1193 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
