Sweet & Spicy Keto Pork Tenderloin
A delicious and easy-to-make keto-friendly pork tenderloin with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, ideal for a healthy dinner.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar replacement
- 6 garlic cloves pressed
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne, optional
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
Instructions
- Oven Prep: Get your oven ready by preheating it to a toasty 425°F (220°C).
- Make the Flavor Paste: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar replacement, all the pressed garlic, 2 tablespoons of the avocado oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, and the optional chipotle powder. You'll end up with a wonderfully thick and aromatic paste.
- Season the Pork: Pat your pork tenderloin completely dry with paper towels, then sprinkle it evenly all over with the salt and pepper.
- Sear for a Great Crust: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place the tenderloin in the hot skillet and brown it on all sides for about 4 minutes to create a delicious golden crust.
- Coat with Goodness: Generously spread the garlic paste you prepared earlier all over the browned pork tenderloin.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the skillet, uncovered, to your preheated oven. Bake for 18 to 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reaches 140°F (60°C).
- Rest and Enjoy: Carefully remove the tenderloin from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps keep it super juicy and tender!
Notes
This Sweet & Spicy Keto Pork Tenderloin is a perfect healthy dinner option. The recipe yields 6 servings.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 225
- Total Carbs: 2g
- Net Carbs: 1.6g
- Fats: 12g
- Protein: 32.9g
