Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Carrots

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Carrots
Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Carrots
Pork tenderloin goes perfectly with sweet baby carrots. The bags of machine-cut "baby" carrots contain too much moisture and wonÂ’t roast nicely. Instead, use true baby carrots or larger carrots cut into long, slender fingers about the size of young carrots.
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  • Served Person: 6 servings
Roast Low Cal High Fiber Father's Day Dinner Pork Tenderloin Carrot Spring Healthy Jalapeño Cumin Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 2 pounds baby carrots, peeled, trimmed, leaving 1/2 inch of green tops attached
  • 1 tablespoon butter, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeã±o (preferably red), seeded, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder*
  • 2 1-to 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloins
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika**
  • Carbohydrate 8 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 115 mg(38%)
  • Fat 13 g(20%)
  • Fiber 3 g(12%)
  • Protein 38 g(76%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(20%)
  • Sodium 785 mg(33%)
  • Calories 300

PreparationFor carrots: Arrange carrots on large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk 2 tablespoons water and all remaining ingredients in small bowl; pour over carrots and toss to coat. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Toss to coat before continuing. For pork: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast carrot mixture covered until just tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, arrange pork tenderloins on another rimmed baking sheet. Stir oregano, cumin, chile powder, smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; rub mixture all over tenderloins. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return to rimmed baking sheet. Remove foil from carrots. Nestle pork among carrots on baking sheet, arranging carrots in single layer around pork. Roast uncovered until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145°F, stirring carrots occasionally if beginning to caramelize, about 18 minutes. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pork to work surface. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange carrots on platter. Top with pork slices, drizzling any pan juices over. Available in the spice section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets. ** Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

PreparationFor carrots: Arrange carrots on large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk 2 tablespoons water and all remaining ingredients in small bowl; pour over carrots and toss to coat. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Toss to coat before continuing. For pork: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast carrot mixture covered until just tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, arrange pork tenderloins on another rimmed baking sheet. Stir oregano, cumin, chile powder, smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; rub mixture all over tenderloins. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return to rimmed baking sheet. Remove foil from carrots. Nestle pork among carrots on baking sheet, arranging carrots in single layer around pork. Roast uncovered until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145°F, stirring carrots occasionally if beginning to caramelize, about 18 minutes. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pork to work surface. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange carrots on platter. Top with pork slices, drizzling any pan juices over. Available in the spice section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets. ** Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.