Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Asian Dry Rub

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

2 pork tenderloin, (1 pound each), trimmed
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a medium baking pan with foil.
Stir together brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cloves, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Rub pork with brown sugar mixture.
Place pork in prepared pan and roast for 15-18 minutes or until the pork’s internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let stand for 3 minutes. Cut into slices.

Reserve 1 pork tenderloin to use for making Baked Pork Egg Rolls, if desired.
Makes 4 servings, plus leftovers

Serve the sliced pork tenderloin with brown rice tossed with thinly sliced scallions and fresh chopped cilantro. Steamed bok choy or broccoli drizzled with a tiny bit of Asian sesame oil make quick and easy side dish options.
Reserve 1 pork tenderloin to use for making Baked Pork Egg Rolls, if desired.

Calories: 140 calories
Protein: 24 grams
Fat: 2.5 grams
Sodium: 210 milligrams
Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 4 grams
Fiber: 0 grams

Random Cooking Tip:

For marinated pork chops, put pork in a self-sealing bag with marinade in the refrigerator first thing in the morning. By suppertime, pork chops can be removed from marinade -dispose of used marinade- and ready to grill.

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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Sealed, prepacked fresh pork cuts can be kept in the refrigerator 2 to 4 days. If you do plan on keeping the raw, fresh pork longer than 2 to 3 days before cooking it, store it well-wrapped in the freezer.

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Pork tenderloin makes an elegant entrée for a small dinner party but also can be roasted or grilled whole for quick weeknight dinner. When sliced crosswise (like a loaf of French bread), the resulting medallions also may be sautéed.

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About the Cut

The tenderloin comes from the full pork loin. As the name indicates, the tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts of pork. Typically, pork tenderloin weighs between ¾ and 1 ½ pounds.

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Cooking Method: Roasting
COOKING BASICS: 1) Preheat oven to 325 to 350 degrees F. (for pork tenderloin, roast at 450 degrees F.). 2) Trim much of the exterior fat from the roast; if roast has no fat cover, rub the surface with 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil. Season roast with herbs and other seasonings, if desired. 3) Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. 4) Do not cover; place in oven and roast to an internal temperature of 150 to 155 degrees F. for medium doneness. 5) Remove roast from oven. Allow it to "rest" for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. This resting period allows juices to redistribute. Internal temperature will rise approximately another 5 degrees F.
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