Easy Baked Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins (1lb. each)
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground sage
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
• 1/4 cup butter cut into pats
• Chopped parsley optional, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position.
2. Prep the tenderloins by cutting off any excess fat and the silver skin (the tough part that may cover some of each tenderloin). Pat the tenderloins dry with paper towel.
3. Add the spice rub ingredients (brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sage, dry mustard, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper) to a small bowl and stir together. Coat the tenderloins all over with the rub.
4. Add the pork tenderloins to a 9×13 baking dish and place the butter pats on top.
5. Bake, uncovered, for about 25 minutes or until the pork has reached 145F. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it into medallions so it remains juicy.
6. Pour the pan juices over the pork (they’re also great over a side dish like mashed potatoes) and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.