Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Combine oil, garlic, and chili powder in a large, shallow dish.

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   Add pork and turn to coat evenly with chili mixture.

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   Sprinkle pork with sesame seeds, and press seeds into meat.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with oil.

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   Add pork and cook until browned and grill marks appear, 2-3 minutes per side.

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   Transfer pan to oven.

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   Roast pork to desired doneness, 17-18 minutes for medium.

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    (To cook on an outdoor grill, cook directly over medium-high heat, turning every few minutes, until grill marks appear on all aides.

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    Then transfer to indirect heat until pork reaches desired doneness.

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    Let roast stand for at least 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

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    Serve with pan juices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.