Southwest-Spiced Roast Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Southwest-Spiced Roast Pork Tenderloin Recipe

  • 1 (1 pound) whole pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  1. In small bowl, stir together paprika, salt, brown sugar, sugar, chili powder, ground cumin and black pepper until thoroughly blended. Makes 1/4 cup.
  2. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Season tenderloin with 2 tablespoons rub. Place tenderloin in shallow pan and roast for 30-35 minutes, until internal temperature as measured with a meat or instant-read thermometer is 155 degrees F. Remove pork from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Slice tenderloin to serve.