Grilled Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Spiced Sweet Potato Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Juicy pork tenderloin rubbed with a bold coffee and spice blend, grilled to perfection and paired with creamy spiced sweet potato mash. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, ground coffee, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
2 tbsp ground coffee
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large (about 2 lbs) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup milk

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp ground coffee, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over all sides of 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush pork with 2 tbsp olive oil and grill for 15-18 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached. Remove and let rest 10 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, place 2 large peeled and cubed sweet potatoes into a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Drain sweet potatoes and mash with 3 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste.
Step 5: Slice pork tenderloin and serve alongside the spiced sweet potato mash.