Thursday, September 12, 2013

HERB ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN

Meal Menu Idea:
Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Mashed Rutabaga with Ghee and Garlic

Photo: thefoodee.com

HERB ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN

2 pounds of pork tenderloins (typically one package has 2 tenderloins)
4 Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or coconut vinegar
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon white (mild) or black pepper
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary (substitute: 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed)
4 sprigs fresh thyme  (substitute: 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)

* Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Preheat a cast iron skillet or grill pan in the oven as well.
* Remove tenderloins from packaging, rinse under water and pat dry with paper towels.
* Using a sharp knife, remove silvery membrane on the tenderloins; set aside.
* Strip fresh herb leaves from their stems and finely chop. Place in a small bowl.
* Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to create a thick sauce.
* Remove hot grill pan from the oven; oil the pan and place meat in the pan.
* Divide balsamic herb mixture between the tenderloins and spread over the meat.
* Place pan in the oven and roast approximately 15 minutes until an instant read thermometer registers 150 degrees at the thickest part of the meat.
* Remove meat and allow to rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.  Slice the meat into thick pieces or thin shavings.

Recipe: w.lynne
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