Best 7 Seared Pork Tenderloin With Cocoa Spice Rub Recipes

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Pork tenderloin is a succulent, flavorful cut of meat that shines in this seared recipe. The dish is elevated by a delectable cocoa spice rub, which imparts a rich, earthy flavor to the tenderloin. Roasted sweet potatoes and a refreshing mango salsa provide a vibrant accompaniment, while a creamy avocado dressing adds a touch of richness and creaminess. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

This recipe includes three components: the cocoa spice rub, the seared pork tenderloin, and the roasted sweet potatoes and mango salsa. The cocoa spice rub is a combination of cocoa powder, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. It is rubbed onto the pork tenderloin before searing, infusing the meat with a captivating blend of spices. The seared pork tenderloin is cooked in a pan over medium-high heat, creating a beautifully browned exterior while maintaining a juicy and tender interior. The roasted sweet potatoes and mango salsa offer a delightful contrast to the savory pork tenderloin. The sweet potatoes are roasted until caramelized and tender, while the mango salsa bursts with fresh, tropical flavors. Finally, the creamy avocado dressing ties all the elements together, adding a luscious richness and velvety texture to the dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SEASONED RUB



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For an elegant main course, try Ellie Krieger's Pork Tenderloin with Seasoned Rub recipe, a succulent roast spiced with cumin and coriander from Food Network.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt
1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In separate bowl mix dry ingredients such as garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme and salt. Stir mixture with a fork until all the ingredients are well combined and they form a seasoning. This will be used as a rub to ensure the pork is well seasoned throughout. Sprinkle the rub over the tenderloin with a dry hand, then rub the pork with the seasoning over both sides of the meat, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres well to the tenderloin.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat. Add the minced garlic and saute, stirring, for 1 minute. Put tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, searing each side using tongs to turn the meat. Transfer meat to a roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes. Slice and serve.

SEARED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH COCOA SPICE RUB



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The spice rub for this is fantastic! At first I was a bit skeptical after I had mixed all the spices together and smelled it. BUT, after I rubbed it into the pork tenderloin and started searing it, this incredible smell filled my kitchen. I got this recipe from Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello. My husband, the meat-eater, loved it!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole coriander seed
4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
4 tablespoons sea salt or 4 tablespoons kosher salt (ok)
2 (2 lb) pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, toast white peppercorns and coriander seeds until they begin to pop.
  • Remove from heat and grind to fine powder in a spice mill or coffee grinder.
  • Mix the ground pepper and coriander with remaining spices, cocoa and salt.
  • Trim the pork tenderloins of fat and silver skin.
  • Rub with a generous amount of the cocoa spice rub.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, ovenproof saute pan over medium high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Sear each tenderloin on all sides until a rich brown color, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove tenderloins from heat and finish in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through or until internal temp reads 150 degrees.
  • Let the tenderloins rest out of the oven for at LEAST 10 minutes before carving.
  • Extra cocoa spice rub will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 3601.9, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 47.3

COCOA PORK



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 15h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 to 6-pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
3 medium yellow onions, quartered
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, add the cocoa, sugar, orange zest, black pepper, and clove. Combine well to form a rub. Coat the pork with oil and sprinkle with the salt. Smear the cocoa rub all over the pork shoulder. Add the onion quarters and pork to a large dish and pour orange juice and red wine vinegar over the pork. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours to marinate.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Let pork sit a room temperature while oven heats up, at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove pork from marinade and dry well. Put the pork in a clean, dry roasting pan, and roast until the skin is browned, about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven to 325 degrees F, scatter onions from the marinade around the pork and roast until the internal temperature registers 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 2 to 2 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Allow the roast to rest for 15 to 30 minutes before carving.
  • Slice between the meat and cracklings and lift the crackling off in 1 piece. Cut the crackling into pieces, so they're easier to eat. Carve meat downward and against the grain and arrange on a platter. Spoon pan juices and onions over the meat and serve.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH A BASIC DRY RUB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 52m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons Spanish paprika
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the tenderloin and grind in a spice grinder. Cover the tenderloin with the rub and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill or broiler to high. Grill the pork until an inserted thermometer reads 140 degrees F, about 15 to 18 minutes. Let roast rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

FOREVER ROASTED PORK



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds pork leg or shoulder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
Gray salt
Freshly ground black pepper
About 1/4 cup Fennel Spice, recipe follows
1 cup fennel seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons white peppercorns
3 tablespoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Bring pork to room temperature by removing it from refrigerator 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the onions, cover pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until light brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sage and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions cease throwing off water, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool on plate.
  • Peel back the pork skin, and spread a good amount of the fennel spice and add the onions directly on the fat layer. Fold the skin back over the onions and tie closed with kitchen string. Season well all over with the remaining fennel spice.
  • Arrange the meat on a rack in a casserole pan lined with foil, drizzle with more olive oil and cook until the meat is very tender, about 8 hours. It is ready when it pulls away easily if picked at with a pair of tongs. It is often easiest to cook the meat overnight, or put it in the oven in the morning and let it cook all day. It does not need to be attended.
  • Put the fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a heavy pan over medium heat. Watch carefully, tossing frequently so the seeds toast evenly. When light brown and fragrant, pour the seeds onto a plate to cool. They must be cool before grinding, or they will gum up the blades.
  • Pour the seeds into a blender and add the salt. Blend to a fine powder, shaking the blender occasionally to redistribute the seeds. Store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dry place, or freeze.

SHICHIMI-SEARED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Asian flavors and French technique come together to make a great dish. You can also use chicken, scallops, or most types of hearty fish (i.e. tuna, salmon, etc.) to make this.

Provided by Ryan Nomura

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup white sesame seeds
¼ cup black sesame seeds
2 tablespoons shichimi togarashi (Japanese 7 spice)
4 pounds pork tenderloins
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
¾ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white miso paste
1 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Meanwhile, mix the white and black sesame seeds together with the togarashi powder; set aside. Season the tenderloins with salt, then press into sesame mixture until completely coated. Sear the tenderloins on all sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
  • Transfer the tenderloins to a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. When done, remove pork, and allow to rest for five minutes in a warm place.
  • While pork is roasting, prepare sauce by simmering the shallots, ginger, lime juice, and wine in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it has reduced to about 2 tablespoons of liquid. Add the cream, and continue to simmer until it has reduced by half. Pour mixture into a blender, along with soy sauce and miso. Blend on low speed for 10 seconds until pureed, then slowly add butter, a few cubes at a time with blender running until it is incorporated. Season to taste with salt, and keep in a warm place until ready to use.
  • To serve, slice the tenderloin into medallions, and pour warm sauce overtop; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 249.2 mg, Fat 50.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 51.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.1 g, Sodium 705.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SEARED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH COCOA SPICE RUB



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Categories     Pork     Valentine's Day

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole coriander
4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
4 tablespoons sea salt, preferably gray
2 (2-pound) boneless pork tenderloins
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, toast white peppercorns and coriander seeds until they begin to pop. Remove from heat and grind to fine powder in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Mix the ground pepper and coriander with remaining spices, cocoa and salt. Trim the pork tenderloins of fat and silver skin. Rub with a generous amount of the cocoa spice rub. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat until hot but not smoking. Sear each tenderloin on all sides until a rich brown color, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove tenderloins from heat and finish in the oven for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Let the tenderloins rest out of the oven for at least 10 minutes before carving. Extra cocoa spice rub will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat: Pork tenderloin is a lean and tender cut of meat that is perfect for searing. It is important to choose a tenderloin that is about 1 pound in weight and 1 inch in thickness.
  • Make sure the meat is at room temperature before cooking: This will help the meat to cook evenly. You can bring the meat to room temperature by letting it sit out on the counter for about 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Season the meat generously with the cocoa spice rub: The cocoa spice rub will give the meat a delicious and flavorful crust. Be sure to coat the meat evenly with the rub.
  • Sear the meat over high heat: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the meat. Sear the meat for about 2 minutes per side, or until it is browned.
  • Reduce the heat and cook the meat until it is done to your liking: The internal temperature of the meat should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 170 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • Let the meat rest for a few minutes before slicing: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Seared pork tenderloin with cocoa spice rub is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The cocoa spice rub gives the meat a unique and flavorful crust, while the tenderloin itself is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a great way to use up leftover pork tenderloin.

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