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| Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Spice Rub Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello Episode: Chocolate by Moonlight Party Overall User Rating:  |
Good pork with a different twist
12/28/2005 at 04:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cocoa-spice rub is very tasty, but next time I'll use a little less salt. This recipe yielded enough spice rub for two pork tenderloins. The rub keeps well in the freezer--nice to have on hand next time you find pork tenderloin on sale.
Try it, you'll love it!
12/23/2004 at 07:15am
User: ELIZABETH from Hamilton, NJ User Rating:
Easy and marvelously delicious. Love your show, Michael!
What a suprise!!!
12/20/2005 at 02:59pm
User: GINGER from Kokomo, IN User Rating:
this was easy and tasty which makes it perfect for a noncook like me. it is recipes like this that could turn me into a cook.
Delicious
12/19/2005 at 02:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for a dinner party and it was such a hit. I'll definitely make this again.
Savory Chocolate
12/09/2007 at 07:48pm
User: CHERYL from Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
I tried this once and liked it, I've tried it twice and love it. This is great. I didn't think I would like Chocolate used this way, but this is delicious. It was a hit was the entire family from my 59 year old husband down to my 4 year old granddaughter.
Incredibly Easy!
11/19/2004 at 01:46pm
User: STACY from oakland, CA User Rating:
The spice rub smells fantastic and was SO easy to mix together! Searing the pork took no time at all, and ultimately, the recipe was a hit! I impresssed my guests and will most definitely use this recipe again!
Smells great, tender
10/16/2006 at 04:59pm
User: Lynnet from Van Buren, AR User Rating:
This smells great while searing and baking, is really tender. We will use a lot less of the pepper the next time. Was very easy to fix. I probably will not fix this again, as it wasn't a huge hit, but another family might really like this.
Just didn't seem right.
09/26/2005 at 02:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We did eat it, but the flavors just didn't right. I would not recommend this recipe.
Great - A bit salty
08/20/2006 at 11:42pm
User: hillary from denver, CO User Rating:
This was great. We made it with Ellie Krieger's squash maccaroni and cheese. The rub was a bit salty so we will cut down on it next time. Does make a lot, but he says it should store well for 3 months. Might use it on other kinds of meat too!
What a great gift!
08/14/2005 at 01:54pm
User: TINA from Buzzards Bay, MA User Rating:
I made this rub in large batches, bottled them in tiny apothecary jars, and included it with the pork recipe in the food baskets I make up as gifts for my friends at Xmas. By far, this was the favorite in the basket. Thanks Michael...love your show!
No question
08/13/2005 at 12:01am
User: devin from birmingham, AL User Rating:
This recipe turned us onto pork tenderloin. Never again will we doubt a recipe from Michael.
Great Man Pleaser
08/03/2004 at 05:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy and terrific.The taste is right out of a 5 star restaurant. You will impress your guests.
Better than expected
07/27/2006 at 04:10pm
User: Lauren from Chapel Hill, NC User Rating:
I just wanted something different for dinner and this was definately it! Instead of tenderloin I used boneless chops, yum! I didn't have an issue with the salt, but I also quartered the recipe. My boyfriend liked it as well, although he said it reminded him of honey nut cheerios.
Excellent
07/20/2004 at 09:04pm
User: MARSHA from Rogers, AR User Rating:
According to my finicky husband, "This is the best pork tenderloin I've ever tasted." Excellent spice combination; however, I did cut down on the salt. Since I was in a hurry, I opened a can of maple bacon baked beans and added some of the spice rub to the beans. This was a great compliment to the pork. Next time I'll add some oven roasted sweet potatoes spiced with the rub.
harshmom
07/04/2007 at 03:29pm
User: Linda from San Juan capistrano, CA User Rating:
This is so tasty. This is fit for a dinner party. Everyone will rave.
Wonderful flavors
06/23/2004 at 09:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I saw the show and hit the kitchen because I love chocolate and it seemed interesting to try it in my food. The first dish I made was in porkchops, my husband was delighted. It is good on chicken too and of course the pork tenderloin is the best of the all. Thank you for this recipe, my friends think I am a genius but Michael gets the credit.
nice taste
06/18/2005 at 11:31pm
User: JENNIFER from houston, TX User Rating:
Tried making this tonight. The pork tenderloin came out nice. It was easy to make the spice rub as I had all the ingredients in the pantry already. Just had to buy the pork at the grocery store. I didn't know what to expect and it came out good. The pork stayed moist. This is a good dish to make especially if you are on a diet. There is no sauce involved with additional calories. The pork is a lean cut. The spice rub gave a nice smell and taste to the tenderloin.
Chef Boy R Steve
06/10/2007 at 09:09am
User: Steve from Rockaway, NJ User Rating:
I have made this for freinds and family and everyone loves it!!!! It is very simple and tastes like something you spent hours preparing. Thanks Michael.
Tasty and simple
06/09/2005 at 03:38pm
User: CAITLIN from Roslindale, MA User Rating:
This was really easy to cook and took very little time. I was surprised by how moist the pork remained. The rub adds a nice subtle flavor that isn't sweet (like the smell of the rub alone might have you think...smelled like yummy cookies). I'd be interested to try substituting kosher salt for the sea salt though...the larger crystals were a nice touch, but I'm not sure I could detect the subtle flavor of sea salt and kosher would be less expensive. A new favorite.
Exellent
06/07/2005 at 08:51pm
User: BERSAIDA from Danbury, CT User Rating:
Just exellent, easy, and different. Bravo!!!
Great Spice Rub
06/06/2007 at 01:27pm
User: Christina from Tulsa, OK User Rating:
This was a great spice rub. I used pork loin chops, seared them, and finished them in the oven and they were great. Can't wait to try the rub on other things.
Cocoa rub
05/30/2004 at 04:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Tastes awesome! It is very easy to make...comes out tasting like you're a pro. I didn't think the flavors would taste good together, but I was very wrong.
Try it on steak!
05/27/2008 at 02:17pm
User: Beth from Sherborn, MA User Rating:
We were having steak for dinner, but I wanted a new taste from the same old salt and pepper. I tried the cocoa rub and it worked great! Give it a go, especially if you have leftovers of the rub!
easy to make and very tasty.
05/23/2005 at 10:43pm
User: MERLE from hilo, HI User Rating:
very easy recipe to make and very tasty! I used a cheaper cut of boneless pork roast and cut into smaller pieces and that worked out well.
Simply Wonderful!!
05/23/2005 at 05:29am
User: Tony from Des Moines, WA User Rating:
The first thing my guests noticed was the beautiful aroma that infused my home from this dish. The dish is simple to make. The recipe for preparing the tenderloin yielded a very moist roast for an extremely lean cut of pork. And, for such a wonderfully tasting dish, it was so fast to prepare. It's versitile too. It may be sliced in small portions for a very tasty appetizer, or as a very special entree. My thanks to you, Michael!
This didn't work for me.
05/22/2008 at 12:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didn't care for this seasoning rub. The cooking method resulted in a moist, juicy tenderloin, but the rub was just strange. Not sure why everybody else loves it. I do like all the ingredients separately, but felt that it was just a bit too cinnamon-y. I will say that I used significantly less salt as most of the reviewers recommended. I think there is a big difference between toasting/grinding the whole spices and just using already ground spices like some reviewers did. The toasting of whole spices might have created a more 'earthy' flavor. Not every recipe can be a winner.
Awesome!
05/16/2006 at 11:26pm
User: Kimberly from Mokena, IL User Rating:
After reading all the wonderful reviews, I just had to make this recipe for myself. I made it for a mother's day dinner & changed it up just a tad. I didn't have whole white pepercorns or coriander so I used ground & skiped the toasting part in the recipe. I also use a cherry & cracked pepercorn port wine sauce to jazz up the meat. It was absolutely incredible!!!!! I recommend this recipe for anyone looking for something completely different. Very easy & delicious!
outstanding
05/08/2006 at 05:26pm
User: Carol from Niskayuna, NY User Rating:
Great flavor. Even the leftovers make a super lunch the next day. Very tender too.
New pork favorite
04/07/2006 at 02:50pm
User: Jerlyn from Boulder, CO User Rating:
Delicious and moist. Too salty for my taste, however. I would reduce the salt by at least half (2 T) in the future. A favorite with my teens.
This is GREAT!
04/03/2006 at 02:08pm
User: Jennifer from Streamwood, IL User Rating:
I was a little skeptical when I first saw Michael make this, but decided to try it for something new. It was so fantastic, I have now had a dinner party using this so everyone could try it!
Excellent!
03/29/2007 at 10:02pm
User: Kim from Katy, TX User Rating:
One of the best (and easiest!) recipes I've tried in some time. And too salty? No way - it's the perfect combination of flavors.
Sounds funny, but tastes great
03/24/2005 at 05:06pm
User: Kristi from Minneapolis, MN User Rating:
I have made this about 4 times and each time it turns out perfectly. The pork is always juicy...the rub is a great mix of flavors.
salty
03/12/2006 at 01:28pm
User: Rafael from Odessa, FL User Rating:
Exellent recipe. Too much salt though. Maybe the sea salt has too much sodium. Would reduce the salt or use kosher salt. Definitely a keeper.
My Favorite Ever!!
03/06/2006 at 10:35am
User: Jessica from Dayton, OH User Rating:
I was so excited to try this recipe because of the Cocoa, and I was not let down. Everyone loved it! I will make this again for sure!
Wonderful Recipe!
03/06/2005 at 09:22pm
User: STACEY from Naperville, IL User Rating:
This was easy to make and a huge hit! Great for entertaining.
Cindy
02/25/2006 at 03:38pm
User: Cindy from State College, PA User Rating:
WOW!!! Delicious!
Valentine Dinner
02/23/2005 at 06:27pm
User: SUZANNE from West Monroe, LA User Rating:
My husband and I made this foe Valentine dinner along with the butternut squash. We loved the pork, but will definitely cut back on the salt . We don't normally add extra salt to our foods and it was a litttle too salty for us. All the other spices were wonderful! Thanks Michael!
D-Lish
02/21/2006 at 04:40pm
User: Mary from Buford, GA User Rating:
You won't regret making this. Simple, easy, and delicous!
love ya
02/19/2006 at 08:41pm
User: crystal from Chicago, IL User Rating:
i love this show why because its a bash
An Easy "Wow" Dish
02/18/2007 at 01:20am
User: Erica from West Sacramento, CA User Rating:
I made the rub and used it on London Broil (I already had it at home). This was incredibly easy to make but my dinner guests thought it was the best ever. The cocoa caramelized nicely and gave it a great finish.
Pork w/ Cocoa Spice Rub
02/15/2006 at 09:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this for Valetine's Dinner. Tenderloin was nicely seared from the cocoa spice and extremely juicy. I cooked to approximately 161 degrees and let rest for 10 minutes. Will definitely make again.
Chocolate Yum!
02/12/2007 at 09:01pm
User: Mitch from Flushing, MI User Rating:
This is the first time that I used chocolate in a rub, it was yummy!(Culinary term). I also used cheyenne pepper instead of the peppercorns and this gave it heat at the back of the throat. The tenderloin stayed very moist as well. Finally, I made a pan sauce with port wine, chicken stock,onions, shallots, some of the rub, butter, flour and S and P. This too turned out as a fabulous sauce.
Great Recipe
01/25/2006 at 09:00pm
User: Eric from Meridian, ID User Rating:
Very Tasty. Very Easy to make. Might need to go a little longer on the oven portion but other than that it was great.
W O W
01/12/2005 at 11:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My wife loved this one! She wasnt to sure at first but when i got done all she could say was W O W! excellent recipe!! how about some more w/chocolate rub!! thanks
good and easy
01/07/2006 at 05:45pm
User: MARGARET from Southlake, TX User Rating:
I keep this spice rub in my freezer. It's equally good on chicken.