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Best Pork Tenderloin Rub

People are going to beg you for this pork tenderloin dry rub recipe, mark my words. It's a little smokey, a little sweet, perfectly salted, and will change how you think about pork tenderloin.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until well combined.
  • Place the pork tenderloin in the bowl with the seasoning mixture, and toss to fully coat.

Notes

This makes the perfect amount to use all at once, so no need to store.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1035IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg