Honey Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Honey Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin recipe

photo by:kraft

Mouthwatering pork infused with a tempting spice rub and brushed with tangy dressing and thick honey. Tastes like an island vacation in your own backyard.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

45 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

pork tenderloin (1 lb.)

1/4

cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing, divided

tsp. chili powder

tsp. garlic powder

tsp. dry mustard

1/2

tsp. paprika

1/4

tsp. dried thyme leaves

Tbsp. honey

Make It

HEAT grill to medium heat.

BRUSH meat with 2 Tbsp. dressing. Mix dry seasonings; rub onto meat. Let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, mix remaining dressing and honey.

GRILL meat 20 to 25 min. or until done (145ºF), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining dressing mixture after 15 min.

TRANSFER meat to cutting board; cover. Let stand 3 min. before slicing.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve with hot cooked rice and steamed vegetables.

How to Bake in the Oven

Heat oven to 450ºF. Brush meat with 2 Tbsp. dressing. Mix dry seasonings; rub onto meat. Place in shallow pan. Mix remaining dressing and honey; set aside. Bake 20 to 22 min. or until meat is done (145ºF), brushing with dressing mixture after 10 min. Transfer to cutting board; cover. Let stand 3 min. before slicing.

Make Ahead

Coat meat with dressing and seasoning mixture as directed. Refrigerate up to 24 hours before grilling as directed.

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rcabbruz

posted:7/20/2010

The second time I cooked this I only used a 1/2 tsp of Chili powder because 1 tsp is a bit overwhelming. I also added the juice of an orange. The citrus took the edge off of the spices. I liked it much better. Becky/Gardendale, AL

a cook

posted:7/16/2010

This was so easy and absolutely delicious, tasty and so tender it could be cut with a fork. For me, the big plus is that, with only 260 mg of sodium, it fits right in with my low-salt diet. Good work, Kraft! Let's have more like this!

smile_sunshine21

posted:5/11/2010

This is my go to recipe for pork tenderloin. We love it just for us or when we're having company.

ifoundnemo04

posted:4/3/2010

I made this last night and it was my first time ever making pork tenderloin. Over all it was good. I did have to add 10 minutes cooking time to the recipe. And next time I make it I will double the catalina/honey dressing mixture, and baste it several times while cooking. Its good with LOTS of the dressing to give it a sweetness.

ashley.yost

posted:3/14/2010

Super easy to make and very juicy! My whole family loved it and my middle child is very picky!

shannon2134

posted:3/11/2010

Best pork tenderloin I've ever made. I cooked mine for 15 minutes, basted with the the honey-dressing mixture, then back in the oven for 15 more minutes and it was perfectly cooked. Very moist and tender. Thanks for the recipe! I WILL cook it again.

angsarah

posted:3/4/2010

Absolutely loved it!

Familycab4

posted:1/31/2010

I have made this several times...i use the pre-marinaded pork loin ( honey-mustard)...my family LUVS it....haven't been able to master the cooking time

newbride1

posted:1/18/2010

Would definitely make this again. Excellent flavor through the whole pork. When making this, watch when opening the grill cover, I found the pork on fire, might of had the grill to hot though.

mamaBcookin

posted:1/8/2010

Great! My husband loves it and it reheats well for lunch the next day. It goes great with mashed potatoes and green beans. YuM!