Chili-Lime Pork Tenderloin

Chili-Lime Pork Tenderloin

1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin
salt & pepper
1 t. chili powder
1 T. lime juice
1 t. soy sauce
1/2 t. sugar
2 T. vegetable oil

1.Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Pat pork tenderloin dry and season on all sides with salt and pepper.
2.Blend chili powder with lime juice, soy sauce and sugar in small bowl. Use your hands to rub mixture thoroughly into tenderloin. Warm a large skillet, adding oil. Add pork and sear on all sides, turning meat, about every two minutes. Place in pan with foil. Bake fore about 20-25 minutes. Half way throught (about 10 minutes) "baste" with about 1/4 c. water (or any juices that are in the pan).
3.Remove tenderloin to cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice on diagonal into 1/2 in. thick pieces and serve. (Serves 6)