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 Pork Tenderloin Rub - Add Fab Taste
and Mouthwatering Aromas

Whether you're grilling, frying or oven cooking, I think this tender, moist cut of meat deserves a homemade pork tenderloin rub! And this recipe, a tasty mix of herbs, spices and sugar will season beautifully and add fabulous flavours and mouthwatering aromas. (See the bottom of the page for links to more of my homemade seasonings and blends)

What You'll Need: (makes about 9-10 tablespoons)

3 tbsp Hungarian paprika (or regular paprika)
2 tbsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried sage
4 tsp mustard powder
4 tsp black peppercorns
4 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp salt (see note below)
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

• Grind the rosemary, peppercorns, sugar and salt 

• Add to a bowl

• Stir in the paprika, cinnamon, chili, onion, mustard and garlic powders

• Finally, crumble in the dried sage and give another stir

Store your pork tenderloin rub in a cool place in an airtight jar and out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months.

Note: You can happily use regular table salt for this recipe if that's all you have; however, I recommend using a quality sea/rock/kosher salt as these are less processed.

Ingredient Note: For the best flavours, try and use whole spices where you can for this pork rub. If you don't have them available, just use pre-ground spices and reduce the amount the recipe says by half. For example, 4 teaspoons of peppercorns would equal 2 teaspoons of ground pepper. Reduce any other ingredients you don't have whole by half as well and stir in with any other powders when making.

How to use...

Cover your tenderloin with the seasoning and pat in so you get a nice even coating.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour or, better, overnight. This resting time will allow the seasoning to really soak into the meat. The longer the rest, the deeper the flavours!

An hour or so before cooking time, take the meat out of the fridge so it returns to room temperature.

After Making Your Pork Tenderloin Rub You May Like to Try...

A Basic, Versatile Blend 
For All Cuts of Meat 

Recipe For Rib Rub -
Add Fab Flavours
to Your Ribs

A Collection of Garam
Masalas For Authentic
Indian Cooking

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