Chipotle Crusted Pork Tenderloin

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2

Tasty Chipotle Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

268

Sugar

12g

Fat

Chipotle Crusted Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-make dinner option that everyone will love. This dish is perfect for a busy night when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The chipotle chile powder provides a nice smoky and spicy flavor that pairs well with the caramelized outside of the tenderloin. Unlike pork chops, tenderloin is leaner and contains less saturated fat, which makes it a healthier alternative. This meal can be served with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes or cauliflower rice.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2.	Mix the onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chile powder, salt, and brown sugar in a bowl to create a rub.
3.	Rub this mixture all over the pork tenderloins until they are well-coated.
4.	Put the coated tenderloins on the baking sheet and bake them for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
5.	Let the pork rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This pork recipe is a quick and easy dinner option that is full of flavor.

The chipotle chile powder provides a nice smoky and spicy flavor to the pork tenderloin.

The tenderness of the pork is maintained while providing a nice caramelization on the outside.

CONS

This recipe is fairly high in sodium due to the generous amount of salt used in the rub.

The heat from the chipotle chile powder may be too spicy for some taste buds.

Pork tenderloin can be a bit dry if overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it provides a good source of protein with 23 grams per 3-ounce serving.
The added chipotle chile powder can also provide a metabolism boost and pain relief.

	1 teaspoon onion powder
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	3 tablespoons chipotle chile powder
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	4 tablespoons brown sugar
	2 pork tenderloins