Baked Pork Tenderloin with Dry Rub

Slicing oven baked pork tenderloin on a cutting board.

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Baked Pork Tenderloin with Dry Rub

This recipe makes a flavorful, tender, juicy baked pork tenderloin that's ready to eat in about 30 minutes. The seasoning and pan juices take it up a notch.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword pork tenderloin

Dietary Restrictions Dairy-Free, Egg Free, Gluten-Free, keto, Low-Carb, Paleo

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 158.73kcal

Author Lisa Lotts

Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin
2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon cayenne or skip if you're sensitive to spice
1½ tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Place 1 pound pork tenderloin on a baking sheet and pat dry completely with paper towels. Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over all sides of the pork tenderloin and brush it on to coat the meat. Set aside.
In a small bowl combine ¾ teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, b¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion salt, ¼ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme and ¼ teaspoon cayenne (if using). Whisk to combine.
Sprinkle the spice rub over the tenderloin and pat it into the flesh so the meat is evenly coated. Bake for 20-25 minutes or to your desired doneness.
Transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest.
Meanwhile add 1½ tablespoons lime juice, and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro to the roasting pan stir to combine.
Slice the pork tenderloin into ½" to ¾" slices and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the pan sauce over the sliced pork to serve. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

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Notes

For a hint of sweetness, add, 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar to the spice rub.
For a velvety pan sauce, whisk a tablespoon of butter into the baking pan with the lime juice and whisk until it's emulsified before drizzling over the baked pork tenderloin.

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