Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine; 1 cup hard apple cider; 3 tbsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp brownsugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 star anise pod; 1/2 tsp allspice berries; 1/2 tsp black peppercorns; 1/2 tsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 2 small bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1lb pork tenderloin; 2 tbsp olive oil

Servings: persons

Brine
1 cup hard apple cider
3 tbsp kosher salt
3 tbsp brownsugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise pod
1/2 tsp allspice berries
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 small bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1lb pork tenderloin
2 tbsp olive oil

1
Combine cider, salt and brown sugar in medium bowl with 2 cups lukewarm water. Whisk until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Gently crush cinnamon stick, star anise, allspice berries, peppercorns, coriander seeds and mustard seeds with mortar and pestle until fragrant and crumbly. Add spices to brine along with bay leaves and thyme. Stir gently to distribute evenly. Submerge pork into brine, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
2
Heat oven to 400. Remove pork from brine and clean off any spices. Pat dry and allow to return to room temperature--15 minutes. Heat olive oil in skillet to medium high. Add pork and cook, turning every 3 minutes until brown on all sides--about 15 minutes. Transfer pork to baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast to 140 degrees--about 15 minutes. Rest 10 minutes under foil. Cut into medallions and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine, 1 cup hard apple cider, 3 tbsp kosher salt, 3 tbsp brownsugar, and more.

Yes, Roasted Pork Tenderloin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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