Cumin-Spiced Pork with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

• Pork:
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
• Salsa:
• 2 tomatillos
• 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado
• 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 minced seeded jalapeño pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. To prepare pork, combine first 5 ingredients, and rub over pork. Place pork on a jelly roll pan. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink). Let the pork stand 5 minutes before slicing.
3. To prepare salsa, discard husks and stems from tomatillos. Finely chop tomatillos; place in a medium bowl. Add avocado and remaining ingredients; toss well.