Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pork tenderloin ((1 1/4 pound))
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil. Fit it with a rack and lightly grease the rack.
  • In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, thyme, and smoked paprika.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over the pork tenderloin, then use your hands to rub it in, making sure it adheres.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, for about 2 minutes. Add the avocado oil and swirl to coat. Gently place the pork in the hot skillet. Sear for 2 minutes on the first side, without moving, to form a nice well-browned crust. 
  • Use tongs to gently flip the pork to the other side, and sear for 2 minutes on that side as well. Finish by searing the two remaining sides, 1 minute each.
  • Turn the heat off. Use tongs to transfer the tenderloin to the prepared roasting rack. Place it in the hot oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F (medium), 20-30 minutes. If roasting for longer than 20 minutes, cover the pork loosely with foil to prevent the top from burning.
  • Remove the tenderloin from the oven. Loosely cover it with foil and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.