Pork Tenderloin with Coconut Rice

 I got this delicious, crazy-good recipe from my sister, Joan.  She got it from our wonderful niece, Jodie.  You will want to try this one.

Pork Loin with Coconut Rice

2 pork tenderloins (2 come together in a package at Costco)

Rub:

2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together on a plate.

Coat the tenderloins all around in the spice mixture.  Heat oil in an heavy oven-safe pot (enameled cast iron is great).  Brown all sides of the pork.  Take off the heat and cover the meat with 1 cup brown sugar, 3-4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 Tablespoon Tabasco sauce.  Roast in a 375 oven for about 22 minutes.  Pork should be about 145 degrees when taken out.  It will heat to 155 as you let it sit.  Slice and serve with pan drippings and Coconut Rice.

Coconut Rice

1 1/2 cups rice

2 cups water

1 13-oz can coconut milk

1 cup sugar

Mix together in a rice cooker or on the stove.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and put a lid on.  Let cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.