SO, ever since I made this Arizona Pork Tenderloin and Rice recipe a few weeks ago… Even suggested it for New Years Eve dinner (over lobster tail?!) If that doesn’t tell you how amazing this pork tenderloin recipe is than nothing will ; )
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Arizona Pork Tenderloin and Rice |
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Ingredients |
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Combine spices |
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Apply rub with back of a spoon “rubbing” it in |
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Cover with foil, bake 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until no longer pink in the center |
For the Sauce:
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Ingredients for sauce |
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Cook onion in skillet for 3 minutes over medium heat |
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Add 1 C water |
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Add tomatoes and spices |
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Add honey |
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Let simmer for 20 minutes on low |
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Add cilantro and remaining water |
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Prepared rice |
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Using slotted spoon stir half of sauce into cooked rice (want more of the chunkier pieces and less liquid) |
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Add sour cream to remaining sauce |
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Seasoned rice is ready! |
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Pork tenderloin is ready! |
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Serve tenderloin thinly sliced with sauce and seasoned rice! (we had some corn too!) |
Mmmm… this dinner was so delish! I’ll definitely be making it again soon! I adapted this Arizona Pork Tenderloin and Rice recipe out of the Holiday issue 2011 Penzeys catalog… we’ve loved all the recipes we’ve tried!! I’m so glad I ran into their store while out in CO last month : )
Yield: 6
Arizona Pork Tenderloin and Rice

Arizona Pork Tenderloin and Rice recipe is a delicious dinner!
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- Rub:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cup cooked brown rice, or if your in a hurry? Instant brown rice
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 large onion
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cup water, divided
- 1 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoon honey
- 1-2 tablespoon cilantro, minced
- 1/3 cup low fat sour cream
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Wash pork, pat dry.
- Combine rub seasonings in a small bowl, apply with spoon. Place in roasting pan or baking dish, cover with foil, cook until no longer pink in the center (approx 50-60 minutes).
- While pork is in the oven, prepare rice and sauce.
- Prepare brown rice according to package directions.
- For sauce: heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, cook 3 minutes, add spices, stir. Add 1 C water, tomatoes, honey.
- Cook 20 minutes, over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add remaining water and cilantro. Remove from heat.
- With a slotted spoon mix about half of the sauce into the cooked rice. (slotted spoon helps get the chunkier bits and less liquid into the rice).
- Pour remaining rice into bowl and add sour cream. Slice pork into thin slices and serve with seasoned rice. Pour sauce over meat or serve in a dipping bowl.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 671mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 25g
I was just reminding myself to make these for Drew again soon…
I love these… when are we having them again? Make sure I know early in the day so I can skip lunch and eat a double helping!