Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With A Mediterranean Grain Salad Food

SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH A MEDITERRANEAN GRAIN SALAD

Steps:

• Option 1: "Plain" but seasoned:
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Season pork all over with 1 tsp. salt. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large, heavy, ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. Sear pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast, flipping pork halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of meat registers 145°F for medium/medium-rare, 10-12 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board (reserve skillet if you're going for Option 3) and let rest at least 5 minutes. Slice into medallions. Meanwhile, toss grains with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Fold in cucumbers and tomatoes, or serve them alongside.
• Option 2: A little more flavor:
• Before searing pork, add cumin, brown sugar, and 1 tsp. pepper to 1 tsp. salt. Rub all over pork, then follow cooking directions above. Fold lemon juice and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper into grain salad. Top salad with feta before serving.
• Option 3: Take it next level:
• After searing pork, drain excess fat from skillet and heat over medium. Add harissa and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until bubbling and slightly browned, about 30 seconds. Pour in wine or broth, increase heat to high, and cook, scraping up browned bits, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and add butter, one piece at a time, whisking to incorporate after each addition until emulsified. Stir in lemon juice, if using (we especially like it with the chicken broth-based sauce); season with salt and pepper. Fold herbs and olives into grain salad. Divide pork and salad among plates and serve sauce alongside.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Put the pork on the prepared baking sheet, brush with the peanut oil and rub all over with the five-spice powder. Sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper. Broil, flipping once, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers about 145 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the meat to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, ginger, mirin, soy sauce and lime juice in a small bowl. Whisk in the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the pork, drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve with the rice and broccoli.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SEASONED RUB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In separate bowl mix dry ingredients such as garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme and salt. Stir mixture with a fork until all the ingredients are well combined and they form a seasoning. This will be used as a rub to ensure the pork is well seasoned throughout. Sprinkle the rub over the tenderloin with a dry hand, then rub the pork with the seasoning over both sides of the meat, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres well to the tenderloin.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat. Add the minced garlic and saute, stirring, for 1 minute. Put tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, searing each side using tongs to turn the meat. Transfer meat to a roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes. Slice and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat outdoor grill or a two-burner stovetop grill pan.
• Mix all ingredients for the spice rub together well in a small bowl.
• Pour dressing into a clear measuring cup; add water equal to 1/2 cup. Pour into a large serving bowl; whisk in 1 tsp spice rub until blended.
• Press remaining spice rub on both sides of the steak. Coat both sides of steak and red pepper with nonstick spray.
• Grill pepper for 7 minutes. Add steak to grill; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side for rare. Remove steak and pepper to a cutting board. Cut pepper in strips; let steak rest about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add salad greens and remaining ingredients to bowl with dressing. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Add to salad, along with any steak juices, if desired. Toss to mix and coat.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425*. In a small bowl combine allspice, pepper, and salt; rub on all sides of tenderloins.
• In a 12-inch skillet brown tenderloins in hot oil over medium heat, turning to brown all sides.
• Transfer tenderloins to a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 25 mins or until internal temp reads 160*F and juices run clear.
• Slice pork and arrange on a platter. Spoon BBQ sauce over the top. Serve remaining on the side.
• **Sauce**.
• In a saucepan combine raspberry applesauce, BBQ sauce, and cranberry sauce. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Stir in lemon juice. Serve over pork.
• ***Make-Ahead Directions***.
• Prepare pork and BBQ sauce. Allow to cool for 30 minutes Cover and refrigerate pork up to 3 days or sauce up to 1 week. Warm pork in a 350* oven for 20-25 mins or until heated through. Heat BBQ sauce over medium-low heat until heated through. Serve as above.

SPICE RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• 1. Prehat oven to 400F. Mix all ingredients, except pork and oil, in a small bowl.
• 2. Lay pork tenderloin on a cutting board and coat with spice mix on all sides.
• 3. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or other oven-proof skillet). Using tongs, place pork in pan and sear on one side for 3 minutes. Turn meat over on sear another minute.
• 4. Place pan in preheated oven and roast for 10-15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 135-140 degrees (use instant-read thermometer).
• 5. Remove pork from pan and let rest on cutting board for a few minutes. Slice and serve.

SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, salt, ginger, thyme, and black pepper. Rub spice mix into pork tenderloins. Place meat in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Brush oil onto grill grate, and arrange meat on grill. Cook for 30 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning to cook evenly.