Classic Favorite

Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Green Beans with Pecans and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Stir together chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1 Tbsp mixture in a small bowl.
  3. Rub pork with remaining spice mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork on all sides in hot oil. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 145°F.
  5. Meanwhile, add ketchup, vinegar, and honey to reserved spice mixture; spread sauce over pork.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (8-oz) pkg thin green beans
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (24-oz) carton refrigerated mashed sweet potatoes

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Steam green beans according to package directions.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add pecans, and cook, 5 minutes or until toasted. Stir in beans and season to taste.
  3. Heat sweet potatoes according to package directions.

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