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