Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Baby Carrots Recipe

Name: Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Baby Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds baby carrots, peeled, trimmed, leaving 1/2 inch of green tops attached; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter, diced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 small jalapeno (preferably red), seeded, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder*; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 2 1-to 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloins; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika**; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 pounds baby carrots, peeled, trimmed, leaving 1/2 inch of green tops attached
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, diced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeno (preferably red), seeded, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder*
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
2 1-to 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloins
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika**
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1
Arrange carrots on large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk 2 tablespoons water and all remaining ingredients in small bowl; pour over carrots and toss to coat. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil. DO AHEAD:
2
Let stand at room temperature. Toss to coat before continuing.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Roast carrot mixture covered until just tender, about 30 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, arrange pork tenderloins on another rimmed baking sheet. Stir oregano, cumin, chile powder, smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; rub mixture all over tenderloins. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return to rimmed baking sheet.
5
Remove foil from carrots. Nestle pork among carrots on baking sheet, arranging carrots in single layer around pork. Roast uncovered until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145u00b0F, stirring carrots occasionally if beginning to caramelize, about 18 minutes. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
6
Transfer pork to work surface. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange carrots on platter. Top with pork slices, drizzling any pan juices over.
7
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406

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds baby carrots, peeled, trimmed, leaving 1/2 inch of green tops attached, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, diced, and more.

Yes, Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Baby Carrots 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.

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Baby Carrots

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