Pork tenderloin, known for its tender and juicy texture, is a versatile cut of meat that pairs well with a variety of flavors. In this article, we present three mouthwatering recipes that showcase the versatility of pork tenderloin, each offering a unique culinary experience.
The first recipe features a classic combination of pork tenderloin and pears. The tenderloin is seared to perfection and then roasted with sweet and tangy pears, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The dish is complemented by a creamy sauce made with Dijon mustard and white wine, adding a touch of sophistication.
The second recipe takes inspiration from Asian cuisine, featuring a flavorful marinade made with soy sauce, honey, and ginger. The pork tenderloin is marinated overnight, then grilled or roasted until tender and juicy. The marinade infuses the meat with umami and a hint of sweetness, while the grilling or roasting process adds a smoky char.
The third recipe presents a rustic and hearty dish, where pork tenderloin is braised in a rich red wine sauce. The tenderloin is seared to seal in its juices, then braised in a combination of red wine, beef broth, and aromatic vegetables. The result is a fall-off-the-bone tender pork tenderloin swimming in a luscious and flavorful sauce.
These three recipes offer a diverse range of culinary experiences, highlighting the versatility and deliciousness of pork tenderloin. Whether you prefer classic comfort food, Asian-inspired flavors, or rich and savory stews, these recipes have something for every palate.
ROASTED PORK LOIN AND PEARS
A simple fall roast, this pork loin cooks on a bed of pears and shallots fragrant with fresh thyme. Serve alongside a lighty dressed arugula salad, if you like.
Time 1h35m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Rub pork all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil, and season with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the thyme, salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together pears, shallots, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme.
- Arrange pear mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish or roasting pan.
- Place pork, fat-side up, on top. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 145°F, about 1 hour.
- Let pork rest for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the twine and thinly slice pork. Arrange slices over pears and shallots on a large platter and drizzle with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Protein 30 grams
HERB-ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS
Caramelized seasonal fruit and fresh thyme give allure to an all-American staple.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. With a paring knife, cut 10 small slits in each tenderloin. Stuff slits with garlic and thyme; season pork with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium. Add pork, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Add pears to skillet. Transfer to oven, and cook, tossing pears once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork registers 145 degrees, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork and pears to a platter; let rest 5 minutes. Season pan juices with salt and pepper, and pour into a gravy boat or small bowl. Slice pork, and serve with pears and pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOINS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS
You'll have plenty of time for cozy winter hugs with this simple dish of pork roasted with sweet potatoes, pears and fresh sage.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Place pork tenderloin in pan. In small bowl, mix rosemary, salt, sage and pepper. Rub half of seasoning mixture on pork.
- In medium bowl, toss sweet potato, pears and onion with oil until coated. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture; toss. Place vegetables around pork.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring vegetables and pears gently once or twice during baking, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F, and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven; cover with foil and let stand 3 minutes before slicing. Cut pork into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with vegetables. Garnish with fresh sage leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEAR CREAM SAUCE
Pork's mild taste goes well with sweet flavors and many seasonings. Here, I've teamed it with both-luscious pears and a refreshing herb blend.-Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle pork with the herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in 1 tablespoon butter on all sides. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before slicing. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pears and sugar in 2 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm. In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add shallots; saute until tender. Stir in thyme. , Remove from heat. Add brandy; cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream and nectar; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Slice pork; serve with pears and cream sauce.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS AND PEAR-BRANDY CREAM SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Fruit Herb Pork Sauté Pear Pork Tenderloin Brandy Eau de Vie Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pork slices between plastic wrap. Using meat mallet, pound pork slices to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pears and sugar; sauté until pears are tender and deep golden, about 8 minutes.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add pork to skillet; sauté just until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Cover. Reduce heat to medium. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add shallots and thyme; sauté 2 minutes. Add eau-de-vie; boil until reduced to glaze, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Add cream and pear nectar; boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reheat pears if necessary. Spoon into center of platter. Arrange pork around pears. Pour sauce over pork.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS AND GINGER-BEER SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a flameproof, ovenproof roasting pan. Season the pork with 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper, and place in the pan. Cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. Add the potatoes to the pan and season with the remaining teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Add the pears to the pan and roast with the potatoes for 5 minutes longer. Push the potatoes and pears to the edge of the pan and place the pork tenderloins in the center. Roast until the pork is only slightly pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove the pork, potatoes and pears from the pan and place the pan over medium heat. Add the ginger beer and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan. Let reduce to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes.
- Cut the pork into inch-thick slices. Divide the pork, potatoes and pears among 4 plates and spoon sauce over each. Serve immediately.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS
From the Dream Dinners cookbook. Yet to try this one. Can also double or triple the recipe and freeze some for later!
Provided by jswinks
Categories Pork
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place 6 pork loin slices in the prepared dish or crock pot.
- Combine remaining ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Pour over pork.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake 2 hours at 325.
- Crock pot: You can also cook in crock pot - same assembly instructions and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- To freeze: place all ingredients into a ziploc freezer bag. Thaw before baking, transfer to baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray and cook as directed above.
EASY ONE-PAN PORK AND SQUASH DINNER
This quick and easy one-pan pork tenderloin and roasted butternut squash will have your weeknight dinner done in no time and hassle free!
Provided by Fioa
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
- Place tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet; rub honey mixture onto pork.
- Mix butternut squash, apples, and onion in a bowl; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss until well coated. Place around pork tenderloin.
- Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and pork is cooked, 30 to 35 minutes; baste pork with honey mixture several times during roasting. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1211.9 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS AND DRIED APRICOTS
Categories Fruit Pork Roast Dinner Dried Fruit Pear Apricot Meat Pork Tenderloin Fall Winter Anniversary Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons ras el hanout and stir 1 minute. Add pears and sauté until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer pears to plate.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium heat. Add onion and apricots. Sauté until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add broth and honey. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Return pears to pot. Remove from heat. (Sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons ras el hanout in small bowl to blend. Rub mixture all over pork tenderloins. Transfer pork to roasting pan. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F, about 30 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, reheat sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide pork among 6 plates. Spoon sauce and pears over pork. Sprinkle with almonds.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEAR SAUCE
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dinner, main course
Time 22m
Yield 70 - 75 slices
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place rack on second level from bottom in oven. Heat oven to 500 degrees.
- Combine salt, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place tenderloins side by side in a 12-by-8-by-1 1/2-inch roasting pan. Using your fingers, rub the dry seasonings on all surfaces of each tenderloin. Smear all over with the oil.
- Roast for 10 minutes. Turn over each one; roast another 10 minutes.
- While pork is roasting, puree pear in a food processor or blender until liquid; it should be 1/2 cup.
- Remove tenderloin to a serving platter. Pour off fat in pan and place over high heat. Add pear puree, boil and scrape pan with a wooden spoon to remove browned bits.
- Slice the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with the sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature, accompanied by party rye bread.
Tips:
- Choose the right pork tenderloin: Look for a tenderloin that is about 1 pound in weight and has a pinkish-red color. Avoid tenderloins that are brown or have any signs of spoilage.
- Trim the pork tenderloin: Remove any excess fat or silver skin from the tenderloin. This will help the tenderloin cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
- Season the pork tenderloin: Season the tenderloin with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also use a marinade to add extra flavor.
- Cook the pork tenderloin properly: The best way to cook a pork tenderloin is to roast it in the oven. Cook the tenderloin at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork tenderloin rest: Once the tenderloin is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful tenderloin.
- Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite sides: Pork tenderloin can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice. You can also use the pan drippings from the tenderloin to make a delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Pork tenderloin is a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following the tips above, you can cook a perfect pork tenderloin that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give pork tenderloin a try.
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