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Ingredients
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- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup butter (cut into pats)
- Chopped parsley (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and position the rack in the middle.
- Trim excess fat and silver skin from the tenderloins and pat dry.
- Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the tenderloins with the spice mixture thoroughly.
- Arrange in a 9×13 baking dish and top with butter pats.
- Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Allow the pork to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serve with pan juices.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
Let the pork rest before slicing for better juiciness.
Consider marinating in the spice rub for a few hours prior to baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 39
- Cholesterol: 110