Try this Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 8.58340706227526 g
- Cholesterol 110.5631401875 mg
- Fat 11.397819698197 g
- Fiber 2.05000236659407 g
- Protein 38.380525354821 g
- Saturated Fat 2.42900290992041 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (310g)
- Sodium 179.583343340618 mg
- Sugar 6.5334046956812 g
- Trans Fat 0.920665405838134 g
- Calories 291 calories
Step-by-step
- Stir together first 11 ingredients in a shallow dish or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.
- Prick pork with a fork, and place in marinade, turning to coat.
- Cover dish, or seal bag; Chill 2 hours.
- Remove from marinade, discarding marinade.
- Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of pork registers 160 degrees.
Pricking the meat before marinating creates channels for the soy and Worcestershire base to penetrate the dense muscle fibers, but do not exceed the two-hour chilling window or the high sodium content will break down the exterior proteins into a mushy texture. Pork tenderloin is a lean muscle that dries out quickly without proper thermal monitoring. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, pulling it from the 350-degree oven the exact moment it registers 160 degrees.
Adapting for Dietary Restrictions
Soy sauce contains wheat and gluten. Swap it for an equal measure of tamari to maintain the necessary umami profile while keeping the dish gluten-free. Worcestershire sauce traditionally contains anchovies, so substitute a vegan alternative if accommodating a fish allergy. Vegetable oil provides neutral high-heat fat, though canola or grapeseed oils work equally well without altering the dried herb blend of thyme, sage, and marjoram.
- If the roast browns too fast under dry heat, loosely tent the top with aluminum foil at the 20-minute mark.
- Rest the cooked meat for ten minutes on a cutting board before slicing to allow internal juices to redistribute.
- Store leftover sliced pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
