Cajun Pork Tenderloin (Keto)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Spice Blend see below
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 2 pork tenderloins 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total
- Coarse sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the spice blend, mustard, and ghee. Brush the mixture evenly onto the pork tenderloins.
- Place a large cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot, sear the tenderloins on both sides until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and roast the tenderloins for 15 to 20 minutes, until the internal temperature of the pork reaches at least 145°F. Garnish with coarse sea salt before serving.
Notes
To make the cajun spice blend mix all of the ingredients in a bowl:
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon granulated onion
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Pinch cayenne pepper
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 51.2g | Fat: 20.5g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 258mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g