How to Cook Pork Tenderloin
Learn How To Cook Perfect Pork Tenderloin that turns out juicy, tender, and cooked to the perfect temp every single time.
Servings: 6 servings
Chef Alli
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Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins, 1 pound each (these typically come two per package from the grocer)
- canola or vegetable oil for searing the tenderloins, may substitute vegetable or canola oil
- Your favorite steak seasoning such as Montreal Steak Seasoning
Instructions
- Remove the packaging, then separate the tenderloins and place them onto a baking sheet or platter.2 pork tenderloins, 1 pound each
- Season the tenderloins on all sides with your favorite steak seasoning blend – I like Montreal Steak Seasoning. Let the tenderloins rest, uncovered, on the counter for 30 minutes to allow the chill from refrigeration to escape the meat a bit.Your favorite steak seasoning
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large heavy-duty skillet over medium high heat, add a good drizzle of oil.canola or vegetable oil
- When the oil is nicely hot and sizzling, use tongs to transfer both of the tenderloins to the skillet, placing them into the center of the skillet, but not touching each other.
- Sear the tenderloins on all sides until they are deep golden brown, using your tongs to turn them in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, placing it on the center oven rack. Roast the tenderloins, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or just until the internal temperature of the pork at the center is 135 degrees F. when tested with an instant-read meat thermometer. Don’t over cook the pork!
- Remove the skillet from the oven and cover with foil; allow the tenderloins to rest on the counter, completely covered, for 5-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature raises to 140-145 degrees as a fully finished temperature.
- Transfer the pork tenderloins to a cutting board and slice into medallions about 1-inch in thickness. Serve at once!
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcalProtein: 35gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 670mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg
Nutritional Disclaimer
Chef Alli is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate.
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