Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Spice Rub

This spice rub takes a little work but it is oh-so-worth it! Some spices just taste better when they’re freshly ground, which is why this recipe makes use of them.

But no worries: if you don’t have a spice mill and/or can’t find the whole versions, you can add an extra ¼ teaspoon of the dried ground versions.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp whole cumin seed

• 1 tsp whole fennel seed

• 1 tsp whole coriander

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tbsp onion powder

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• For the Tenderloin:

• 1¼-pound pork tenderloin

• 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil

• 1 clove minced garlic

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

2. Make the spice rub: Put the cumin seed, fennel seed, and coriander in food grinder and pulse until they are finely ground. Place in a small mason jar with the other spices, cover, and shake until mixed well. If you don’t have a mason jar, place all the spices in a bowl and stir to combine.

3. With dry hands to avoid sticking, sprinkle the rub over the tenderloin, pressing it into the meat so it adheres.

4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the garlic in the oil for about 30 seconds before placing the tenderloin in the pan. Sear each side, cooking for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan and place in the oven for 20 minutes, until done. Remove from the oven and let rest, covered in foil, for 5 minutes before slicing.

Recipe by: Saara Haapanen

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Recipe: Simple and Delicious Pork Chops

Serving Size: 2 Servings (although you may want to double this recipe - it’s a GOOD one!)

Ingredients:

• 2 pork chops (all-natural or organic, 1” thick)

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1/2 lemon

• 2 cloves of garlic

• Pink Himalayan Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper to taste

Directions: 

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 

2. Preheat an oven-safe sauté pan to med to med-high on the stove. Rinse and pat dry both pork chops. Season both sides of chop with salt and pepper. Smash your garlic cloves with the side of your knife and cut your lemon in half.

3. Once your sauté pan is heated, add the olive oil. Once the oil is heated (in a couple of seconds), place the 2 garlic cloves in the pan carefully separated by a few inches).

4. Place each pork chop on top of a garlic clove. Allow searing for 2-3 minutes. Flip chops and sear for an additional 2-3 minutes. (You’re looking for a nice crust on each side). Squeeze ½ lemon over the chops.

5. Place the pan in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Let rest for 3 minutes and enjoy!

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