Pork Tenderloin Seasoning

This pork tenderloin spice blend is rich, savoury, slightly sugary, and prepared in merely 5 minutes. It’s an uncomplicated homemade seasoning mixture that elevates pork into something truly scrumptious and succulent without any fillers or unnecessary elements.

Why You’ll Adore This Recipe

There’s a unique pleasure in crafting your own spice mixture. You dictate the taste, the heat level, and you’re aware of every ingredient involved. No concealed components, no anti-clumping agents, and no extra salt, allowing you to season the pork individually and modify to your preference.

This seasoning blend is economical, prepared with pantry essentials, and works superbly with every cut of pork. Whether you’re roasting, air frying, barbecuing, or pan-searing, it consistently delivers robust flavour. Once you experience it, you’ll likely want to have a jar readily available in your kitchen at all times.

What spices are included in this pork tenderloin seasoning

Paprika: I utilized a mixture of smoked and standard paprika.

Dried sage: It possesses an earthy and warm character, making it a traditional herb that complements pork exceptionally well.

Oregano: Imparts a delicate earthy essence.

Cumin: Provides a mild smokiness.

Ground mustard: Contributes sharpness and equilibrium.

Brown sugar: Adds a hint of sweetness and aids in caramelization.

Garlic granules: Crucial for savoury richness.

Onion granules: Complement the garlic exquisitely.

Cayenne pepper: For a gentle spice, this can be adjusted to your liking, omitted, or replaced with black pepper.

How to prepare it

Combine all the spices in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed. Ensure there are no clumps.

Pour the seasoning into a clean, dry spice container or an airtight jar. Use it right away or store it for future use.

How much seasoning to apply

To apply, pat your pork dry, season with salt, then generously rub the spice mixture (with oil if desired) over the pork tenderloin before cooking. Use up to 1 ½ tablespoons of spice rub for 1 tenderloin (up to 500g).

You can let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Refer to my oven-baked pork tenderloin recipe for cooking times.

How to preserve

Store the seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark area for up to 6 months. Always verify the expiry dates on your spices, as their freshness relies on them.

More homemade seasonings you should try next

Pork dry rub

Peri peri seasoning

Garlic herb seasoning

Roast potato seasoning

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