the best pork tenderloin recipe

tender & juicy

Why you'll love this pork tenderloin recipe

- It's ready in 30 minutes.  - Sear and roast is the best method for cooking pork tenderloin.  - It's juicy and perfectly cooked every time. - So flavorful coated in blackened cajun spices.  - It's topped with a delicious shallot wine pan sauce. 

easy pork tenderloin recipe

Pork tenderloins are small and lean, so they can be easily overcooked. This recipe gives you all the tips and tricks to making perfectly roasted pork tenderloin every time.  Plus its so easy and ready in 30 minutes. 

blackened pork tenderloin

2 servings

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5 min

25 min

30 min

Ingredients

pork tenderloin avocado oil blackening seasoning shallot white wine white balsamic vinegar garlic unsalted butter

Trim any excess fat from the pork. Prepare the blackening seasoning and evenly coat the pork tenderloin. 

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SEASON

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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat to sear on all sides. Then transfer to the oven to finish cooking until it reaches 145°F. 

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SEAR

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Always rest proteins after cooking for about 10 minutes before slicing. While the pork is resting, make the pan sauce. 

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REST

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Sauté shallots and garlic. Deglaze the pan with white wine. Simmer and reduce, then finish off with white balsamic and cold butter. 

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PAN SAUCE

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Slice pork tenderloin and top with shallot pan sauce. Enjoy!

SERVE

5

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