Description
Juicy pork tenderloin with a spicy crust served alongside a vibrant roasted corn salsa. Perfect for summer entertaining or an elevated weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice blend.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil and sear the tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 5-6 minutes total.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium.
- While the pork is roasting, prepare the corn salsa. In a dry skillet over high heat, char the corn kernels until lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine charred corn, jalapeño, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove pork from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the tenderloin against the grain and serve with the corn salsa.
Notes
- For best results, bring the pork tenderloin to room temperature before cooking.
- You can grill the pork instead of using the oven for a smoky flavor.
- Fresh corn works best for the salsa, but frozen corn can be used when fresh isn’t available.
- The corn salsa can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
Keywords: pork tenderloin, spicy, corn salsa, summer recipe, grilling, southwestern
