Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1¼ lbs. pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil. Fit it with a rack and lightly grease the rack with 1 teaspoon coconut oil.In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme, smoked paprika, kosher salt and black pepper.
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Step 2

  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over the pork tenderloin, then use your hands to rub it in, making sure it adheres.
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Step 3

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
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  • Length: 3 minutes

Step 4

  • Add the coconut oil and brush to coat. Gently place the pork tenderloin in the hot skillet. Sear 3 minutes on the first side, without moving, to form a nice well-browned crust. Use tongs to gently flip to the other side, and sear 3 minutes on that side as well. Finish by searing the 2 remaining sides, 2 minutes each.Turn the heat off. Use tongs to transfer the seared pork tenderloin to the prepared roasting rack.
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  • Length: 8 minutes

Step 5

  • Place in the hot oven and roast 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 140 degrees F (medium).
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  • Length: 20 minutes

Step 6

  • Remove the pork tenderloin from the oven. Loosely cover with foil and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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  • Length: 10 minutes