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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Asian Dry Rub

Serve the sliced pork tenderloin with brown rice tossed with thinly sliced scallions and fresh chopped cilantro. Steamed bok choy or broccoli drizzled with a tiny bit of Asian sesame oil make quick and easy side dish options. Reserve 1 pork tenderloin to use for making Baked Pork Egg Rolls, if desired.
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: easy, low calorie, low carb, low sodium, low sugar, quick, quick and easy
Cut: Tenderloin
Cooking Method: Roast
Meal Type: Pork’s 1-2 Punch: Cook Once, Eat Twice
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloin (1 pound each, trimmed)
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a medium baking pan with foil.
  • Stir together brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cloves, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Rub pork with brown sugar mixture.
  • Place pork in prepared pan and roast for 15-18 minutes or until the pork’s internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let stand for 3 minutes. Cut into slices.

Notes

Save on time, money and waste by taking the leftovers from this night's recipe and turning them into Baked Pork Egg Rolls.
Recipe courtesy of Yummly.com
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