Bourbon Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Bourbon Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin – Pork tenderloin may not come to mind for easy prep meals, but it truly is.  In addition, there are so many fantastic premixed seasoning blends and rubs these days, it makes meal preparation on busy days much less hassled.  For those who prefer to mix-up their own spices, I’ve included a homemade pork rub as well.  Either way, this spice rubbed pork is just delightful served with a drizzle of your favorite bourbon barbecue or grilling sauce.

Roasting is a fantastic choice for rainy days, and 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!

Directions:

To prepare the rub:
Drizzle the tenderloin with canola oil.  In a small bowl, mix together the rub  until combined.  Sprinkle the tenderloin with the seasoning on all sides.  Rub into the tenderloin, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours, preferably overnight.

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 prior to serving and carving.  Drizzle with your favorite bourbon barbecue sauce.  Yield:  8-10 servings

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Bourbon Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Servings 8 -10

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloin [approx. 3 1/2-4 lbs]
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• Shortcut rub:
• 1 [1.27 oz] pkg Bourbon Spiced Pork rub [such as McCormick's Gourmet]
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 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

1. To prepare the rub: Drizzle the tenderloin with canola oil.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the rub until combined.
3. Sprinkle the tenderloin with the seasoning on all sides.
4. Rub into the tenderloin, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. To roast: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spritz the foil with cooking spray.
6. Place the tenderloin onto the baking sheet. Roast for 28-30 minutes. [depending on the thickness]
7. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F and roast for an additional 8 minutes.
8. Tent with aluminum foil and rest on the counter for 10-15 minutes prior to carving.
9. Slice and drizzle with your favorite bourbon barbecue sauce.
10. 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.]
11. The general recommendation is to cook whole pork [not ground] to an internal temperature of at least 145°F or to medium rare.
12. Remove from the grill and tent with aluminum foil.
13. Rest for 10-15 minutes prior to serving and carving.
14. Drizzle with your favorite bourbon barbecue sauce.