Andalusian Pork Tenderloin

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Woman's Day

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pork- Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb. each)
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 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 tsp. capers, drained
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

  1. Rub tenderloins with oil. Combine the garlic, paprika, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg; rub over tenderloins. Refrigerate for 8 hours ore overnight.

  2. Place tenderloins in a 13 × 9 inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

  3. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Serve with pork.

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