Pork tenderloin

The leanest, most tender cut on the pig. Quick-cooking and mild. Done at 145°F internal temperature. Rest five minutes before slicing.

Pork tenderloin

Used for

  • roasting
  • pan-searing
  • grilling
  • medallions

In the kitchen

  • Sear.
  • Roast.
  • Rest after cooking.

Picking it at the store

  • Pale pink and moist with almost no smell.
  • Trim the silver skin (the tough white membrane on one side) before cooking. It won't soften.

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