Seasoned Pork Tenderloin
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a small bowl, mix dry ingredients (garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme, and salt). Stir the mixture with a fork until all the 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.
- Wash the counter and utensils that touched the raw meat. Wash hands with soap and water after handling raw meat.
- 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 tenderloin in the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes total, searing each side using tongs to turn the meat. Transfer meat to a roasting pan and bake for about 20 minutes. Using a meat thermometer, ensure the internal temperature of the tenderloin is 145°F before removing from the oven. Allow the pork to sit on the counter (rest) for 3 minutes. Cooking cuts of pork to an internal temperature of 145°F with a 3 minute rest period will result in a product that is safe, but still tender and juicy!
- Slice and serve.