Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins

Ina Garten

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Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: What are Friends For

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Total Time:
3 hr 35 min
Prep
10 min
Inactive
3 hr 10 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, zest grated
  • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons)
  • Good olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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.

SERVES 6

Calories: 335

Total Fat: 14 grams

Saturated Fat: 3 grams

Protein: 48 grams

Total carbohydrates: 2 grams

Sugar: 0 grams

Fiber: 0 grams

Cholesterol: 147 milligrams

Sodium: 461 milligrams

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Pinot Noir

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  • on February 08, 2012

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    Excellent way to make pork tenderloins! The pork is tender and flavorful and it's so easy. Feeds a lot of people too. Make Giada's Cheesy Polenta with it and some Roasted Broccoli and your in for a treat!

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  • on January 17, 2012

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    Instead of pork tenderloin, I ended up with using pork chop with less fat. I used a mallet to tenderize the meat before putting it in the marinade. I let it sit for 2 hours before grilling it at medium temperature. The left over marinade I simmered in the sauce pan for a few minutes and used it to baste/sauce the pork. This dish was paired with lemon orzo pasta with red bell peppers in it for a zing.

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  • on January 10, 2012

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    the perfect recipe. i regularly make this recipe and inly marinate for 1 hour and it turns out delicious. if you dont like lemon herb flavors, its not for you. goes well with a simple side of asparagus, garlic toast and a potato if you need something more substantial.

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