This coffee rub recipe offers a very rich flavor that pairs so nicely with pork tenderloin. It is an easy recipe and one that is great if you are looking for something a little different without spending hours in the kitchen!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 (1½ lb.) pork tenderloin
- 3 Tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp brown sugar (I use a keto version)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil, divided
- 1 Tbsp butter
DIRECTIONS:
Heat the oven to 400° F.
Mix together the espresso powder, brown sugar, both paprikas, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the combined seasonings over the pork until it is completely coated. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil over the pork and let set at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Add the remaining oil and butter to a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, add the pork and cook, turning as needed, until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer skillet to oven and roast pork until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the tenderloin reads 145° F, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
Slice the tenderloin and drizzle with any remaining juices in the pan.
Buy Pork for this Recipe
The tenderloin comes from a muscle that runs along the spine. Since it is not a well-used muscle, it tends to be very tender.