Things You'll Need:
- 1-2 Pork Tenderloin(s) about 1 lbs each
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground pepper
- Several springs chopped parsley (optional)
- 4-7 cloves of chopped garlic (optional)
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Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. (You can cook two tenderloins at once using this method if you bought two in a value pack!)
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Step 2
On a clean cutting board remove the exterior fat from the tenderloin. Simply cut away any large sections of fat by pulling them gently from the meat and slicing under them. Not every bit of fat needs to be trimmed, about 90% clean should be perfect. Dry the trimmed meat with paper towels.
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Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil in large or medium pan on medium-high heat.
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Step 4
Mix the kosher salt, ground pepper on a large plate. If you like the flavors add some finely chopped parsley and or garlic. Roll the tenderloin on the plate to coat with salt and pepper mixture.
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Step 5
When the oil is hot, place the tenderloin in the pan. Sear one side for 2-3 minutes and then turn the tenderloin over. Sear for another 2-3 minutes. (If cooking two, don’t crowd the pan.) Now roll the tenderloin in the pan to sear any remaining pink or red sections. Only cook for 2-3 more minutes total, until all sides are brownish white.
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Step 6
Remove the tenderloin from the pan and place in an oven safe pan or glass cooking vessel. Cover with aluminum foil. Let the tenderloin sit for 10 minutes.
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Step 7
Uncover the oven safe vessel and place into the oven. Raise temperature to 275 degrees and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the tenderloin reads 140 degrees.
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Step 8
Remove from oven and wrap the tenderloin in foil. Leave the tenderloin wrapped for 30 minutes before unwrapping and cutting.
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Step 9
Serve! This method will make a tasty and moist tenderloin cooked just right.
