Herb Seared Pork Tenderloin Recipes

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SEASONED RUB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In separate bowl mix dry ingredients such as garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme and salt. Stir mixture with a fork until all the ingredients are well combined and they form a seasoning. This will be used as a rub to ensure the pork is well seasoned throughout. Sprinkle the rub over the tenderloin with a dry hand, then rub the pork with the seasoning over both sides of the meat, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres well to the tenderloin.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat. Add the minced garlic and saute, stirring, for 1 minute. Put tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, searing each side using tongs to turn the meat. Transfer meat to a roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes. Slice and serve.

HERB-MARINATED PORK TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mustard, and 2 teaspoons salt in a sturdy 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat with the marinade. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag. Marinate the pork in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and discard the marinade but leave the herbs that cling to the meat. Sprinkle the tenderloins generously with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloins on all sides until golden brown. Place the saute pan in the oven and roast the tenderloins for 10 to 15 minutes or until the meat registers 137 degrees F at the thickest part. Transfer the tenderloins to a platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Carve in 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices. The thickest part of the tenderloin will be quite pink (it's just fine!) and the thinnest part will be well done. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm, or at room temperature with the juices that collect in the platter.

HERBED PORK TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the tenderloins on a sheet pan and pat them dry with paper towels. Combine the rosemary, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the tenderloins all over with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle all sides with the herb mixture. If there is a thinner "tail," fold it underneath so the tenderloin is an even thickness throughout. Wrap the tenderloins completely with a single layer of prosciutto. (I place the prosciutto sideways with the ends wrapping under the tenderloins.) Tie in several places with kitchen string to hold the prosciutto and the "tail" in place.
• Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle of the end of the tenderloin reads 140 degrees F for medium rare and 145 degrees F for medium. Cover the tenderloins tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice diagonally in thick slices and serve warm with apple chutney.

PAN-ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH HERB-AND-MUSTARD CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Rinse tenderloin and pat dry.
• Using a sharp paring knife, make several slits in the tenderloin and insert garlic slivers.
• Use about half the garlic.
• In a mortar& pestle (or small food processor), mash the fennel seeds and the remainder of the sliced garlic with about 1 tsp.
• salt to form a paste.
• Combine fennel-garlic mixture with chopped rosemary, mixture will be crumbly.
• Sprinkle the pork tenderloin with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• Rub dijon mustard all over surface of the meat.
• Pat the herb mixture onto the surface of the meat, it should adhere to the mustard.
• Place a cast iron skillet (or other heavy-bottomed skillet) over medium heat till hot.
• Add oil, allow oil to get quite hot, just before the smoking point.
• Add the tenderloin to the pan.
• DO NOT TOUCH IT FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES!
• Then lift it with tongs and sear the other sides, repeating until the surface is browned and crusty.
• Some of the coating will adhere to the pan, that's OK.
• Place the pan in the hot oven and roast for 20 minutes, or until tenderloin is cooked to your liking (at least 145 degrees).
• Allow meat to rest, covered, for about ten minutes before slicing and serving.
• You can deglaze the pan with a little white wine or lemon juice to make a delicious pan sauce.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook carrots in oil for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add pork, and cook until lightly browned. Remove only pork, and keep warm.
• In the skillet, stir together flour, basil, parsley, pepper, and beef granules. Whisk in light cream, stirring until thick. Stir in wine. Return pork to pan, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

TENDERLOIN WITH HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut each tenderloin into 12 slices; sprinkle with salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown pork in batches, 3-4 minutes per side. Return all pork to pan., Mix remaining ingredients; pour over pork. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until sauce is thickened and a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HERB SEARED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• 3 or 4 days before (or at least 24-hrs), put oil and garlic in a small jar.
• Cover and let "infuse" at room temperature.
• Combine finely chopped herbs with salt & pepper on a platter.
• Rub tenderloin down with garlic-infused oil.
• Roll tenderloin in herb mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
• Pre-heat oven to 400°.
• Heat 2 T of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear tenderloin on all sides until golden brown.
• Move to a baking dish.
• Cook in oven 10-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 140°.
• Once removed from the oven, it will continue to cook & reach 145-150°.
• Let rest 15 minutes, slice & serve.