How to Roast Pork Fillets
Pork fillet, also known as pork tenderloin, is taken from the loin of a pig. It is a thin, circular cut of meat that usually about 6 to 8cm in diameter, says The Good Food Channel. Loins are a very tender cut of pork with very little fat content. However it does have less flavor than the leg and belly of a pig and so it is recommended that it is served with other flavorsome ingredients to avoid it tasting bland. Pork fillet is a simple dish to roast and it can provide a delicious and nutritious meal. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Oven
- Pork fillet
- Water
- Roasting tray
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Oven gloves
- Meat thermometer
- Knife
- Clean surface
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash your pork fillet in cold water and gently pat dry and place it into a roasting tray. Make sure you wash your hands before and after handling raw meat, and keep utensils and surfaces clean after use to avoid armful bacteria reaching other food or your mouth.
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Cut off any of the white membrane or sineu on the fillet and then rub the pork with salt and pepper and any other seasoning you wish to use.
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Place the pork fillet into the oven using a pair of oven gloves to protect your hands. Set your timer to 35 minutes and then use this time to prepare any accompaniments for the pork
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Remove the fillet from the oven using gloves after 35 minutes. Check its temperature using a meat thermometer, it should read approximately 155 degrees. Following this, press a knife into the middle of the meat to make a small incision then use the flat of the knife to press the meat down. The meat juices will split out of the hole and should run clear. If the fillet is under 155 degrees fahrenheit or the juices are still pink, put it back in the oven for a further five minutes.
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Leave the pork fillet to rest on a clean surface for five minutes. Using a sharp knife, gently cut the meat into circular portions so serve them up with any accompaniments you have prepared.
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Tips & Warnings
Pork fillet is prone to drying out, so you could use a knife to make a slit through the middle of fillet and stuff it with an ingredient like apples, prunes or blue cheese to help retain its moisture, says BBC Food.
Adding a splash of liquid into the roasting tin just before cooking can also prevent the meat from drying out. White wine or cider are both suitable options.
Take care when using a sharp knife, Always cut away from yourself and take your time.
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