Description
Succulent Pork Tenderloin Delight promises a culinary journey through tender, perfectly seasoned meat. Guests will savor each expertly crafted bite, experiencing a harmonious blend of flavors that elevate home cooking to restaurant-quality elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pork tenderloin (1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
Seasoning Blend:
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Cooking Components:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a roasting pan with a rack.
- Meticulously trim away any visible silver skin and excess fat from the pork tenderloin to ensure even cooking and tender meat.
- Create a fragrant spice blend by combining brown sugar, salt, pepper, and selected herbs, ensuring thorough mixing.
- Massage the spice mixture comprehensively over the entire surface of the tenderloin, creating a flavorful crust.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil across the seasoned meat to enhance browning and lock in moisture.
- Position the tenderloin on the prepared rack in the roasting pan, ensuring it sits in the center of the oven.
- Roast for approximately 25-35 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature until it reaches 150°F for perfect doneness.
- Optional: Glaze the tenderloin with barbecue sauce during the final 5 minutes of cooking for additional flavor complexity.
- Remove from oven and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes, which helps redistribute juices and ensures maximum tenderness.
- Slice the tenderloin against the grain into elegant medallions before serving.
Notes
- Select smaller, uniform tenderloins for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the meat.
- Pat pork completely dry before seasoning to help spice rub adhere better and create a delicious caramelized exterior.
- Add ground mustard or smoked paprika to the spice blend for extra depth and complexity of flavor.
- Let meat come to room temperature before roasting to ensure more consistent internal cooking and prevent tough, dry results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg