Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle

Name: Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder; 2 teaspoons black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepperTwo 2-pound pork tenderloins, patted dry; Canola oil; Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce, for serving, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons bourbon; 4 cups homemade chicken stock; 1 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 8 whole black peppercorns; 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, choppedKosher salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
2 teaspoons black pepper1 teaspoon cayenne pepperTwo 2-pound pork tenderloins, patted dry
Canola oil
Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons bourbon
4 cups homemade chicken stock
1 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup light brown sugar
8 whole black peppercorns
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, choppedKosher salt

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine the paprika, sugar, salt, cumin, mustard powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
3
Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, and lightly coat with canola oil.
4
Dredge the pork tenderloin in the rub, tapping off any excess, before searing on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
5
Place the pan into the oven and cook to medium doneness, 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Promptly remove from the oven and let rest at least 15 minutes.
7
Serve with the Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce.
8
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
9
Cook the onions until soft, and then pour in 2 cups of the bourbon and cook until reduced to a few tablespoons.
10
Stir in the chicken stock, apple juice, brown sugar, peppercorns and chipotle, and cook until reduced by half.
11
Strain through a fine mesh strainer, and then return to the pan and cook until it becomes the consistency of a sauce.
12
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons bourbon and cook 2 minutes.
13
Season with salt.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce

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