Bourbon Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin can be made in the oven or on the grill. The dry rub gives it a pop of flavor that only intensifies as it cooks. Serve thinly sliced over a bed of seasoned rice or with a baked potato and salad. Don’t forget to drizzle with a complimentary sauce and you’ll have the family running to the table.
Bourbon Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin may not come to mind for easy prep meals, but it truly is. In addition to ease of preparation, there are so many fantastic premixed seasoning blends and rubs found in the grocery aisle these days, it makes meal preparation on busy days hassle free. For those of you who prefer to mix-up your own spices, I’ve included a homemade pork rub with the recipe instructions, as well. Either way, this spice rubbed pork tenderloin is just delightful served with a drizzle of your favorite bourbon barbecue or grilling sauce.
Roast or Grill Depending on the Weather
Roasting is a fantastic choice for rainy days and yields a delicious result. The grilling technique for sun-filled days of grillin’ and chillin’. I like to serve this over a bed of seasoned rice, or Cajun Dirty Rice for a plate of lip smackin’ good eats!
Where’s the Bourbon?
The essence of bourbon is actually in the marinade. If you prefer, you can use it only in the shortcut dry rub keeping this delicious pork dish family friendly. If you’d like to drizzle the tenderloin with a splash of bourbon barbecue sauce for serving, go for it!
Serving Options
My family enjoys this dish over a heaping helping of Cajun dirty rice. You can drizzle it with your favorite barbecue sauce, if you like but, I highly recommend whipping up a batch of Chipotle Peach BBQ Grilling Sauce, if time allows. If you’d like to make a bourbon flavored sauce try this Bourbon Barbecue Sauce from A Family Feast.
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Bourbon Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 2 pieces pork tenderloin [Approx. 3 1/2-4 lbs total]
- Marinade:
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- Shortcut rub:
- 1 1.2 oz package Bourbon Spiced Pork rub i.e. McCormick's Gourmet
- Homemade rub:
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp granulated onion
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bourbon Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup oil, 3 Tbsp brown sugar and 4 cloves minced garlic. Pour over tenderloin, place in a plastic storage bag and chill overnight.
- To prepare: Remove tenderloin from marinade letting excess drip off.
- In a small bowl, mix together the rub ingredients until fully combined. Sprinkle the tenderloin with the seasoning on all sides.
- Rub into the tenderloin, then cover and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- To roast: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spritz the foil with cooking spray.
- Place the tenderloin onto the baking sheet. Roast for 28-30 minutes. [depending on the thickness]
- Increase the oven temperature to 425°F and roast for an additional 8 minutes.
- Tent with aluminum foil and rest on the counter for 10-15 minutes prior to carving.
- Slice and drizzle with your favorite bourbon barbecue sauce.
- To grill: Over medium-high heat sear the meat on all sides for 1-2 minutes. Continue to cook on the widest sides for 6-8 minutes depending on the thickness of your tenderloin. [tip: Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the tenderloins.]
- The general recommendation is to cook whole pork [not ground] to an internal temperature of at least 145°F or to medium rare.
- Remove from the grill and tent with aluminum foil. Rest for 10-15 minutes then slice and serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.
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Jamie Beecham says
Melissa this just looks so good and such a lovely picture. Thank you for the share
Melissa says
Hi sweet Jamie! It’s my pleasure, thanks for stopping by! ~ Melissa
Melissa says
Thank you, I plan on posting the dirty rice soon.
llissel says
I wish it came with the rice recipe too because it looks delicious!
Anonymous says
Yes, Please post the rice recipe. It looks as fantastic as the pork.
Melissa says
That’s my Cajun Dirty Rice: https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/2013/07/cajun-dirty-rice.html
jane smith says
Hi Melissa, I haven’t made this before – do you use all of either the mccormicks or homemade rub on this amount of meat? Thankyou, Marie
Melissa says
Hi Jane, yes. Please adjust to your personal, taste if needed.
Landra says
Melissa
This recipe calls for 2 Pork Tenderloin (31/2-4 lbs) but serves 8.
Why 2 tenderloin? What is serving size? Can this be frozen?
Landra
Melissa says
Typically pork tenderloins come in a 2-pack. If you buy a single tenderloin, there will be no need to freeze. Also, servings always depend on the appetite of those you’re serving. If you need less, make less.