Rubbed Pork Tenderloin Roast

The biggest mistake people make with pork is to overcook it, leaving it dry and stringy. This simple recipe for tenderloin roast is truly outstanding. The initial high heat seals in the juices so that the pork emerges moist, yet fully cooked.

Rubbed Pork Tenderloin Roast:

1 lb. pork tenderloin

1 tbsp. olive oil

1-½ tsp. salt

1-½ tsp. coarsely ground pepper

½ tsp. powdered allspice

¼ tsp. powdered cinnamon

Preheat oven to 450 deg. F. Brush loin lightly with olive oil in roasting pan. Combine seasonings in a small bowl, rubbing over oiled surface of meat. Roast, uncovered, exactly 10 min. Leaving meat in oven, reduce oven heat to 250 deg. F., setting timer for a further 30 min. Serves 4.

Combine seasonings in a small bowl, mixing well

Brush lightly with olive oil

Rub seasonings into meat before roasting

Straight from the oven and ready to slice

Moist ... tender ... slightly pink at the center ... delicious!