Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin delivers a smoky heat balanced by a hint of brown sugar, forming a flavorful crust over juicy, tender meat. The warm chile notes and subtle sweetness make it special enough for weekend dinners yet quick enough for a busy weeknight. Serve with creamy polenta or mashed yams to round out the meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, chipotle chile powder, salt, and brown sugar. Add the tenderloins to the bag and shake to coat the meat evenly.
- 3
Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Lightly oil the grill grate and place the meat on the grate. Cook for 20 minutes, turning the meat every 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 156.4 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 20.61 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 12.99 g 5%
- Total Fat 2.57 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.47 mg High 20%
- Sodium 579.84 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 8.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 11.66 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 125.53 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 3.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chipotle Rubbed Pork Tenderloin is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chipotle Powder, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder. Each serving provides about 156.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chipotle Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Pork Tenderloin. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin healthy?
- Chipotle-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 156.4 calories and 20.61 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 579.84 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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