Cocoa-Chile Rubbed Grilled Pork
Recipe Date:
August 16, 2021
Serving Size:
2
Cook Time:
01:00:00
Difficulty:
Medium
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/4 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 tbsps packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsps kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsps ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 (1- to 1-1/2-pound) pork tenderloins
- 2 tbsps olive oil
Directions
For the spice rub:
- Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine, set aside.
For the tenderloins:
- Trim the pork and pat dry.
- Rub tenderloins all over with the oil, cover them with all of the spice mixture, and rub until evenly coated.
- Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Heat a grill to medium (about 350°F to 450°F). (If tenderloins have been refrigerated, let them sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before grilling.)
- Place tenderloins on the grill. Cover the grill and cook, turning every 5 minutes, until the tenderloins are browned all over and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145° about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer tenderloins to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve.
