Andalusian Pork Tenderloin

Name: Andalusian Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; GREEN OLIVE SALAD:; 3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, quartered; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons capers, drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced

I love the complex flavors of Spanish cuisine, and the olive topping in this dish really complements the seasoned pork. This is an easy entree that can be started the day before. —Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GREEN OLIVE SALAD:
3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, quartered
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1-1/2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

Rub tenderloins with oil. Combine the garlic, paprika, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg; rub over tenderloins. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Place tenderloins in a shallow pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-27 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup salad: 383 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein.

Originally published as Andalusian Pork Tenderloin with Quick Olive Gazpacho in Taste of Home April/May 2011

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LaChicaDeAyer

Jan 2, 2015

Delicious!! The spice combination is unique, yet not overpowering. The green olive salad complimented the pork very well. I followed the recipe as is, except I marinated the meat for nearly 24 hours. I served this with couscous and a tossed salad. My picky hubby even liked it!
Miraoli

Sep 5, 2013

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Igraine32

Aug 25, 2013

Amazing!