A robust rub adds major flavor to lean, quick-cooking pork tenderloin. The finely ground coffee lends a pleasant bitter note that is tempered by brown sugar and dried spices. The addition of green beans makes this a one-pan meal that can be on the table in no time at all.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
- 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- One 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloin, silverskin trimmed, if necessary
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
Instructions
- Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
- Combine the coffee, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, cumin and paprika in a small bowl and mix well. Drizzle the pork tenderloin with 2 tablespoons olive oil and evenly sprinkle the rub all over, patting to adhere. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Toss the green beans in a large bowl with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well coated.
- Put the pork in the center of a large cast-iron skillet or heavy ovenproof skillet and scatter the green beans around it. (The pork should be directly on the pan, not on top of the green beans.) Broil for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the pork and tossing the green beans halfway through cooking. When ready, an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the pork should register 145 degrees F and the green beans should be tender and lightly charred.
- Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain. Serve with the green beans.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 384 |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Cholesterol | 88 mg |
| Sodium | 657 mg |
Reviews
This is such a great dish! I love the rub it is smokey and sweet with just a hint of heat. The one pan is great, and the green beans get an amazing flavor cooking next to the pork. We have made this several times and it never disappoints! Definitely on the rotation.
Made this for the first time and it turned out great. Great flavor and nice and tender.
Easy and delicious! I will definitely make this again!
Loved this! Easy and fast and delicious!
This was interesting. Made a real tangy taste to the pork. Some members of my family loved it, some hated it.