Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
Grilled pork tenderloin is coated in a bold spice blend of chili powder, ginger, thyme, black pepper, and salt, giving the lean meat a warm heat and fragrant herb notes. Fast and easy to prepare, it makes a flavorful choice for a weeknight dinner or a casual summer gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, salt, ginger, thyme, and black pepper. Rub the spice mix into pork tenderloins. Place the meat in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- 2
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- 3
Brush oil onto the grill grate and arrange the meat on the grill. Cook for 30 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning to cook evenly.
- Calories 164.01 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 27.09 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 5.87 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.39 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.35 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.65 mg High 27%
- Sodium 755.67 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.94 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 13.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 164.05 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 5.96 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Dried Thyme, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 164.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Dried Thyme, Fresh Ginger, Ground Ginger. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 164.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin healthy?
- Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 164.01 calories and 27.09 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 755.67 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.35 g (7% of the Daily Value). 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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