Prev Recipe Next Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger

Save Recipe Print

Total:: 7 hr 45 min
Prep:: 7 hr 30 min
Cook:: 15 min

Yield:: 4 servings

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

Brine:

2 quarts water
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
6 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked
1/2 bunch thyme
1/2 bunch oregano
2 pork tenderloins
1 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Orange Cilantro Salsa, recipe follows

ORANGE CILANTRO SALSA

4 oranges, peeled and sectioned
1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems roughly chopped
1 small jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely diced
1 small red onion, julienned
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Directions

Brine:

Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the remaining brine ingredients and set aside to cool. Place the tenderloins in the brine, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

To cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sear the tenderloins all over. Then transfer to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Cut the meat into 1/4- inch diagonal slices across the grain and fan on serving plates. Top with the Orange Cilantro Salsa and serve.

ORANGE CILANTRO SALSA

Combine the oranges, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

My Private Notes

Name: Pickled Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT7H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT7H45M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts water; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 6 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, cracked; 1/2 bunch thyme; 1/2 bunch oregano; 2 pork tenderloins; 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil; Orange Cilantro Salsa, recipe follows; 4 oranges, peeled and sectioned; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems roughly chopped; 1 small jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely diced; 1 small red onion, julienned; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Add a Note

Get the Recipe

Meatball Marsala

Enjoy meatballs in a Marsala wine and mushroom sauce with this recipe.

Now Playing

Meatball Marsala 00:53

Enjoy meatballs in a Marsala wine and mushroom sauce with this recipe.

Get the Recipe

Now Playing

Sheet Pan Brownie-Cookie Bars 01:15

If variety is the spice of life, this dessert offers plenty of options.

Get the Recipe

Now Playing

How to Make Basil Pesto 03:48

Frederic shares helpful tips for making and storing fresh basil pesto.

Now Playing

Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken 00:34

A balsamic reduction adds a hint of brightness to this easy weeknight meal.

Get the Recipe

Now Playing

Pineapple Cupcake Cake 00:32

Kick off your summer party with this Pineapple Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake.

Get the Recipe

Now Playing

Tyler's Blueberry Scones 03:25

With or without the lemon glaze, Tyler's blueberry scones are winners!

1 - 3 of 6 videos

Pickled Pork Tenderloin

Brine:

ORANGE CILANTRO SALSA

Brine:

ORANGE CILANTRO SALSA

Categories:

My Private Notes

Meatball Marsala

Meatball Marsala 00:53

Sheet Pan Brownie-Cookie Bars 01:15

How to Make Basil Pesto 03:48

Sheet Pan Caprese Chicken 00:34

Pineapple Cupcake Cake 00:32

Tyler's Blueberry Scones 03:25