BACK TO WHAT I DO BETTER

Date night.  Aimee and I make sure our schedules are clear and we either go out to dinner and a movie, find some other event, usually during the summer, or stay in, cook dinner, and watch a movie.  Lately because of the economy...actually that's not the reason.  It's because of the Chicago winter and the fact that we need to save money for our wedding - we've been choosing the cook dinner and watch a movie option more and more. 

Pork tenderloin has been an easy staple for about six months now.  I usually put together some type of rub and then either put it in the oven or during the summer, throw the pork on the grill.  This week, I found a great dry rub and better cooking instructions.  The rub goes like this:

1t garlic powder

1t dried oregano

1t cumin

1t coriander

1t dried thyme (didn't have this...got to put it on the grocery list)

salt

Sprinkle and rub the tenderloin.

I sauteed garlic in olive oil over medium high head for 1 minute and then added the tenderloin for about 10, searing all sides.  That's what I have never done.  I put it directly in the oven before.  Then I transfered the cast iron skillet into the oven at 450 for 20 minutes.  I'll try 15 minutes next time for pork that's a little more rare and less dry.

Add steamed broccoli and cumin-red pepper sweet potato fries and you've got yourself a meal.