Freezer Friendly Moroccan Style Pork Tenderloin {Oven or Air Fryer}

Step out of the day to day ordinary and mundane, and add a few extra spices to try this Freezer Friendly Moroccan Style pork tenderloin which you can make in the oven or air fryer - your choice! 

I won't even pretend that I cook Moroccan style all the time, but I was looking for a way to play with spices and try something beyond my typical more Texas style spice preferences.

I spend a lot of time in Texas and love all things in the South - and my cooking style reflects that - most of the time.

So, this rub does have a hint of Texas with the cayenne and chili powder, because it would appear I am totally hooked on all things Texas.

But, this is my attempt to make freezer cooking a bit more interesting with this Freezer Friendly Moroccan Style Pork Tenderloin!

For prep ahead style, it is as simple as adding everything into a freezer safe bag, squeezing all of the air out and freezing. I simply thaw overnight in the fridge, and when I get home, pop the contents in the oven or air fryer and its a simple and flavorful dinner!

Even as leftovers, this one is amazing!

Recipe

Freezer Friendly Moroccan Style Pork Tenderloin {Oven or Air Fryer}

Course: Make Ahead Dinner

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 373kcal

Author: Steph

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Ingredients

• 2 1 pound Pork Tenderloins
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ tespoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2-3 cloves garlic, smashed

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a large freezer zip bag. 
• Massage until the oil and spices have coated the meat. 
• If doing this as a freezer meal, label and place in the freezer. 
• For cooking, place the tenderloins in the air fryer and set it to 360 F.. Set the timer for 15 minutes. Ensure pork is cooked to 145 F.  
• If using the oven, preheat to 400 F and add the tenderloin to a foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145 F
• With either cooking method, after you have used a meat thermometer to check that the temperature has reached 145 F (for a slightly pink inside in the middle), let rest under foil for 5-10 minutes.
• Slice into medallions and serve with vegetables and sides of your choice.

Notes

This recipe was created and tested using 2, 1 pound pork tenderloins. Cook times will need to be adjusted accordingly if you use a larger tenderloin, or choose to use a pork loin roast instead.

I do not cook this from frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g

So, there you have it, a way to spice up those boring freezer meals, and take a mini trip to Morocco... at least I think this is Moroccan style...

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