- 1 cup Brown sugarpacked dark
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprikasweet
- 1⁄2 tsp Cuminground
- 1⁄2 tsp Ground fennel
- 1⁄4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 5 cloves Garlicpeeled
- 2 Grapefruitpink, zested and segmented
- Kosher Saltto taste
- Black pepperfreshly ground, to taste
- 1 ½ lbs Pork tenderloin
Grapefruit-and-Sugar-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Elevate a humble pork tenderloin with this utterly delicious Grapefruit-and-Sugar-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin recipe. As it roasts, a marinade of grapefruit, brown sugar, and spices caramelizes to create a delectable crust that will elevate your dining experience to a whole new level. Ready in about an hour, this roasted pork tenderloin is simple enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for a special occasion.
Start by making the marinade in a food processor. Adjust the salt and black pepper to your taste. Transfer the marinade to a large bowl. Then, add the pork to the bowl with the prepared marinade and toss until well coated. Cover and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 450 °F. Set the marinated pork on a rack in an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet or a shallow roasting pan. Finally, roast the pork in the oven until slightly caramelized on the outside. Take the roast out as soon as an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 °F and let the pork sit to reach its final doneness. Slice and serve!
To make the Grapefruit-and-Sugar-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Grapefruit-and-Sugar-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
1 | Make marinade | 3 |
In a food processor, purée 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1⁄2 teaspoon ground fennel, 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 5 garlic cloves, grapefruit zest and segments, and kosher salt and black pepper to taste until very smooth. Transfer the marinade to a large bowl. | ||
2 | To marinade pork tenderloin: | 15 |
Add the pork to the bowl with the prepared marinade and toss to coat well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature to marinate. | ||
3 | Heat oven | 5 |
Preheat the oven to 450 °F. | ||
4 | Roast | 45 |
Set a wire rack on top of an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, then add the pork. Roast until slightly caramelized on the outside and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 140 °F, about 45 minutes. | ||
5 | Serve | |
Remove the pork from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy! | ||
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