Whether you're grilling, frying or oven cooking, I think this tender, moist cut of meat deserves a homemade pork tenderloin rub! And this recipe, a tasty mix of herbs, spices and sugar will season beautifully and add fabulous flavours and mouthwatering aromas.
What You'll Need: (makes about 9-10 tablespoons)
3 tbsp Hungarian paprika (or regular paprika)
2 tbsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried sage
4 tsp mustard powder
4 tsp black peppercorns
4 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon
Directions:
Store your pork tenderloin rub in a cool place in an airtight jar and out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months.
How to use...
Cover your tenderloin with the seasoning and pat in so you get a nice even coating.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour or, better, overnight. This resting time will allow the seasoning to really soak into the meat. The longer the rest, the deeper the flavours!
An hour or so before cooking time, take the meat out of the fridge so it returns to room temperature.