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Flavorful Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Easy Cherry Glaze

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A quick and easy pork tenderloin recipe featuring a smoky coffee rub paired with a bright, tangy cherry glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
  • 2 tablespoons ground coffee (medium or dark roast)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ground coffee, smoked paprika, brown sugar, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well.
  3. Rub the tenderloin all over with olive oil, then massage the coffee rub evenly over the surface.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on each side for 2-3 minutes until a dark crust forms.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest the pork for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. While the pork roasts, combine cherries, balsamic vinegar, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes until the cherries break down and the glaze thickens.
  7. Slice the pork tenderloin into medallions and drizzle with the warm cherry glaze before serving.

Notes

Do not skip resting the pork after roasting to keep it juicy. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness at 145°F (63°C). Simmer the cherry glaze low and slow to avoid scorching. Toast coffee grounds briefly before mixing for deeper aroma if desired.

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Keywords: coffee rub, pork tenderloin, cherry glaze, easy dinner, weeknight meal, smoky pork, fruit glaze

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