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Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin Rub

This Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe is one of our family's top 5 favorites! Thanks to the flavorful mix of seasonings in the dry rub and our easy cooking instructions, this recipe turns out perfectly every time.
4.95 from 19 votes
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Resting Time:5 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 450° F.
  2. In small bowl stir together garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, ground thyme, and salt until well combined.
  3. Place the pork tenderloin on a rimmed baking sheet.* Rub the seasoning on all sides of the pork tenderloin (just until it's covered; you won't use all the seasoning), pressing so the seasoning adheres well. Tip: Place remaining seasoning in an air-tight container to use on chicken or pork in the future.
  4. Bake until it reaches an internal temp of 140-145°F. This will take about 25 minutes, depending on the size of your pork tenderloin. Note: It will still be slightly pink inside!
  5. Cover with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes so the juices redistribute. (The temperature will also rise another 5°F during this time.)
  6. Slice on an angle and serve.

Freezer Instructions

Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 2-3. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin in a gallon-sized freezer bag, squeeze out the air and seal tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the meal using one of these safe thawing methods. Place the pork on a rimmed sheet pan and follow Steps 4-5.

Notes/Tips

  • *Tip: Cover the sheet pan with parchment or foil for easier clean up.
  • Sodium Note: Some pork tenderloin is injected with additives, including sodium. Always read the ingredients and look for one without any additives. If yours does have sodium in it, I would significantly reduce the salt in this recipe.
  • Pan-Searing Option: If you'd like, you can sear the pork on all sides before baking. (I never do this step because the recipe is so easy and delicious without it.) Here's how: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it's shimmering. Carefully place tenderloin in the hot pan using tongs and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until the meat is browned evenly. Then, bake until internal temperature reaches 140-145°F.
  • You may want to try our Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin or Grilled Pork Tenderloin methods instead.
  • Where We Buy Our Pork: We get our pork from ButcherBox. The chicken is organic and curated from trusted farms. We highly recommend this service to source healthy meat–like uncured bacon, grass-fed beef, and wild salmon–and have used it for years ourselves.

Nutrition

Calories: 178 kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 30 g (60%) | Fat: 5 g (8%) | Cholesterol: 92 mg (31%) | Sodium: 657 mg (29%) | Fiber: 1 g (4%) | Sugar: 0.1 g
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Author: Rachel Tiemeyer