Mohamed Shili This delicious Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce by Bobby Flay is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. The tender pork is coated in a smoky, slightly sweet rub and paired with a rich, spicy sauce that’s easy to prepare using common pantry ingredients. Impress your guests with this restaurant-quality dish at home!
Ingredients Needed:
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Two 2-pound pork tenderloins patted dry
- Canola oil
- Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce, for serving
Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 4 cups homemade chicken stock
- 1 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 8 whole black peppercorns
- 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped
- Kosher salt
How To Make Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce Recipe?
- Prepare the spice rub: In a bowl, combine the paprika, light brown sugar, kosher salt, cumin, mustard powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Mix the spices: In a bowl, combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, cumin, mustard powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Prepare the pork: Pat the pork dry, then rub the spice mix over it.
- Sear the pork: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 3 minutes on each side.
- Bake the pork: Put the pan in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to medium.
- Rest the pork: Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Make the sauce: In a pan, heat olive oil and cook the onions until soft. Add bourbon and cook until reduced. Then, add chicken stock, apple juice, brown sugar, peppercorns, and chipotle, and cook until the sauce is reduced by half. Strain the sauce and cook until it thickens. Add the remaining bourbon and cook for 2 more minutes. Season with salt.
- Serve: Slice the pork and serve with the bourbon-chipotle sauce.
Recipe Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer: Check the pork’s internal temperature. It should reach 63°C for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Don’t skip resting time: Let the pork rest for 15 minutes after roasting to lock in the juices and keep it tender.
- Reduce the sauce slowly: Take your time reducing the sauce for the best flavor and thick consistency.
- Adjust spice level: Add more or less chipotle to make the sauce as spicy as you like.
- Preheat the pan properly: Ensure your pan is hot before searing for a perfect crust on the pork.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Cool the pork and sauce to room temperature. Store them in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Let the pork and sauce cool completely. Freeze them in separate containers or bags for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm the sauce on low heat, add the pork and heat for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 342 kcal
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Potassium: 750 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
Try More Bobby Flay Recipes:
- Bobby Flay Grilled Pork Tenderloin
- Bourbon BBQ Chicken with Sixteen Spice Rub
- Hot Wings with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Sauce
- Bobby Flay Barbecue Sauce
Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce
Description
This delicious Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce by Bobby Flay is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. The tender pork is coated in a smoky, slightly sweet rub and paired with a rich, spicy sauce that’s easy to prepare using common pantry ingredients. Impress your guests with this restaurant-quality dish at home!
Ingredients
Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce:
Instructions
- Prepare the spice rub: In a bowl, combine the paprika, light brown sugar, kosher salt, cumin, mustard powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Mix the spices: In a bowl, combine paprika, brown sugar, salt, cumin, mustard powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Prepare the pork: Pat the pork dry, then rub the spice mix over it.
- Sear the pork: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 3 minutes on each side.
- Bake the pork: Put the pan in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to medium.
- Rest the pork: Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Make the sauce: In a pan, heat olive oil and cook the onions until soft. Add bourbon and cook until reduced. Then, add chicken stock, apple juice, brown sugar, peppercorns, and chipotle, and cook until the sauce is reduced by half. Strain the sauce and cook until it thickens. Add the remaining bourbon and cook for 2 more minutes. Season with salt.
- Serve: Slice the pork and serve with the bourbon-chipotle sauce.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer: Check the pork’s internal temperature. It should reach 63°C for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Don’t skip resting time: Let the pork rest for 15 minutes after roasting to lock in the juices and keep it tender.
- Reduce the sauce slowly: Take your time reducing the sauce for the best flavor and thick consistency.
- Adjust spice level: Add more or less chipotle to make the sauce as spicy as you like.
- Preheat the pan properly: Ensure your pan is hot before searing for a perfect crust on the pork.
Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon-Chipotle Sauce