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Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins

Recipe from Food Network

Cuisine
unknown
Protein
pork
Dietary
gluten-free, low-fat, make-ahead
Time
10 min prep, 3 hr 35 min total (incl. 3+ hr marinating, 15 min cook)

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4-6 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons for searing
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)

Method

  1. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, mustard, and 2 teaspoons salt in a resealable plastic bag.
  2. Add pork tenderloins, coat thoroughly, seal, and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  4. Remove tenderloins from marinade, discarding the liquid but keeping clinging herbs; season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins on all sides until golden.
  6. Transfer skillet to the oven; roast 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 137°F at the thickest point.
  7. Transfer to a platter, cover with foil, and rest 10 minutes.
  8. Slice diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature with pan juices.

To drink

Pairing
Sangiacomo Wines 2024 Four Siblings Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast)
On a budget
Domaines Paul Mas 2025 Château Tangos Rosé (Pays d'Oc)

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