Pork Rub and Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

Rub:

• 1 Tbsp paprika
• kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 tsp packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsps EVOO, plus more for brushing
• 2 small pork tenderloins, or use pork chops

Sauce:

• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. THE RUB:     Combine the paprika, 2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, brown sugar, cumin, mustard powder, onion powder and garlic powder in a bowl. Rub the EVOO all over the pork, then coat with the spice rub. Wrap each chop or loin in plastic wrap and refridgerate 3-6 hours.
2. THE SAUCE:    Combine vinegar, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, ketchup, red pepper flakes and 1 tsp salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Bring ot a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves, remove from heat. 
3. Remove pork from fridge 30 mins before cooking.  Grill or saute pork. Serve with sauce on side. Enjoy!