Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin about 1.1 pounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the pork tenderloin by removing any excess fat and silver skin. Cut the tenderloin lengthwise into two equal pieces for even cooking.
- Combine salt, black pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork tenderloin pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large, well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the pork tenderloin pieces and sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes total.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, and roast the pork uncovered for 10 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F to 150°F.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, transfer the pork to a plate, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
