Chipotle Crusted Pork Tenderloin

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 234.7

Total Fat: 7.2 g
Cholesterol: 106.5 mg
Sodium: 655.3 mg
Total Carbs: 4.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 34.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Chipotle Crusted Pork Tenderloin calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a "dry" rub for pork but could be used on other meats as well. It is perfect way to add some flavor to an otherwise bland cut of pork. It is spicy-warm and sweet and crispy on the outside with all the juices on the inside just waiting for you to cut in and take a bite. This is a "dry" rub for pork but could be used on other meats as well. It is perfect way to add some flavor to an otherwise bland cut of pork. It is spicy-warm and sweet and crispy on the outside with all the juices on the inside just waiting for you to cut in and take a bite.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons chipotle chile powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons brown sugar baking blend (I use Splenda)*

2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins

*If you don't use sugar substitutes, you can use 4 Tbsp. of regular brown sugar.

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chile powder, salt, and brown sugar blend. Place tenderloins in bag and shake, coating meat evenly. Refrigerate for about an hour, or longer if you have the time.

Lightly oil roasting pan and place tenderloins in pan. Allow them to reach room temperature prior to roasting for optimum cooking. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees and remove from oven. Cover loosely with tin foil and a kitchen towel to retain heat and allow roast to rest until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 7 - 10 minutes.

Slices in to 6 servings. Enjoy!

Serving suggestion: Black bean and pineapple salsa (can be found in my Tried it and Liked it Recipe Box)

This is awesome on the grill, too! Just lightly oil your grill grate before heating it and place tenderloins over medium coals, turning every 5 - 7 minutes until done, about 20 minutes.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SARA772779.