Best 7 Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With A Mediterranean Grain Salad Recipes

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Spice rubbed pork tenderloin with a Mediterranean grain salad is a flavorful and wholesome dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The pork tenderloin is rubbed with a blend of spices and then roasted to perfection. The Mediterranean grain salad is made with a variety of grains, vegetables, and herbs, and it is tossed with a zesty dressing. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH A MEDITERRANEAN GRAIN SALAD



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This easy, satisfying dinner offers three levels of flavor-building seasoning for quick-cooking pork tenderloin and your choice of farro, rice, or quinoa. Feel free to mix and match options 1-3 to make everyone happy.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Dinner 1-2-3     Dinner     Pork     Pork Tenderloin     Grains     Cucumber     Tomato     Feta     Olive     Roast     Quick & Easy     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Option 1: "Plain" but seasoned:
2 small pork tenderloins (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cups cooked farro, rice, or quinoa
1 cup cucumber half moons
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Option 2: A little more flavor:
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled feta
Option 3: Take it next level:
2 teaspoons harissa paste
1 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, cut into 8 pieces
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped herbs, such as dill, parsley, and/or mint
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced in half lengthwise

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.

SEARED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH COCOA SPICE RUB



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole coriander
4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
4 tablespoons sea salt, preferably gray
2 (2-pound) boneless pork tenderloins
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, toast white peppercorns and coriander seeds until they begin to pop. Remove from heat and grind to fine powder in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Mix the ground pepper and coriander with remaining spices, cocoa and salt.
  • Trim the pork tenderloins of fat and silver skin. Rub with a generous amount of the cocoa spice rub. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Sear each tenderloin on all sides until a rich brown color, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove tenderloins from heat and finish in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Let the tenderloins rest out of the oven for at least 10 minutes before carving.
  • Extra cocoa spice rub will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SEASONED RUB



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For an elegant main course, try Ellie Krieger's Pork Tenderloin with Seasoned Rub recipe, a succulent roast spiced with cumin and coriander from Food Network.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt
1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic

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.

SPICE RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Make and share this Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by agileangus

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425. Line rimmed sheet pan with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, combine ginger, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne. Pat pork dry, and then rub the spice mixture all over the meat. Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium high heat. Add pork, bending to fit inside the pan if necessary. Sear 2 minutes per side. Move pork to prepared baking sheet and roast 30 minutes til pork reaches a safe internal temperature of 145. Remove from oven, cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare finishing sauce. In small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Sriracha and honey. Stir in cornstarch. Transfer to small skillet and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • To serve, slice pork tenderloin, allowing pieces to overlap one another. Drizzle with finishing sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 147.6, Sodium 2133.1, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 51.4

MEDITERRANEAN SPICE RUB



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This spice rub is perfect for lamb, chicken or beef. It can be used for satay or kabobs.

Provided by CupcakeSparkles11

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare the spice rub by stirring together the salt, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, and pepper in a small bowl. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
  • To use, coat meat liberally with the spice mix, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before grilling or roasting as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1746.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY BARBECUE SAUCE



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An easy, impressive, and festive main course; great for holidays and guests. Can be made ahead, directions in recipe for that.

Provided by akgrown

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon ground allspice
2 -3 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup raspberry applesauce
1 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
1 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 426.4, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 23.8

PORK ROAST WITH THE WORLD'S BEST RUB



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A pork loin is marinated with a nice rub flavored with thyme and three chiles. The dry rub penetrates all the way through and bakes into a sticky, sweet glaze.

Provided by DADCOOKS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, pepper, salt, garlic powder, mustard powder, ground ginger, onion powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika, and thyme in a bowl. Rub spice mixture over pork loin and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Place pork on a 9x13-inch baking dish and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from pork and discard; return pork to baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Cover pork loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1032.6 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Pork Tenderloin: Opt for a tenderloin that is firm and evenly colored, with no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Create a Flavorful Spice Rub: Combine a blend of spices, such as paprika, cumin, coriander, and garlic powder, to create a flavorful coating for the pork tenderloin.
  • Roast the Pork Tenderloin to Perfection: Roast the pork tenderloin in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  • Cook the Mediterranean Grain Salad: While the pork tenderloin is roasting, cook the Mediterranean grain salad according to the recipe instructions. This involves combining grains like quinoa, barley, or farro with vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese, and dressing it with a tangy vinaigrette.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Slice the roasted pork tenderloin and serve it with the Mediterranean grain salad. You can also add additional garnishes like fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance the flavors.

Conclusion:

The Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with a Mediterranean Grain Salad is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the tender and juicy pork with a vibrant and refreshing grain salad. The spice rub adds a delightful savory crust to the pork, while the grain salad provides a balance of textures and flavors. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. By following the tips and instructions provided in the recipe, you can easily create this mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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