Sunday, July 28, 2013

Island Pork Tenderloin

Spice Rub:
2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 t ground cumin
1 t chili pwder
1 t cinnamon

2 pork tenderloins (2 to 2 1/2 lbs)
2 T olive oil

Glaze/paste:
1 c packed dark brown sugar
2 T garlic, minced
1 T Tobasco sauce (1/2 T good too)

Heat oil on med to high heat.  Mix spice rub.  Rub on pork.   Brown pork in skillet.  Cook about 4 min.  Turning often. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels.
Mix glaze/paste.   Pat glaze on browned pork.  Roast in 350 degree oven about 20 min.  Until inserted thermometer reads 140 degrees. 
Let pork stand a while.  Serve over rice. Coconut rice is favorite with it and mangoes!






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