Pork tenderloin is hands down my favorite part of the pork for every day kind of meals. It is a great lean protein that is super flavorful. One of my favorite ways to cook it is by marinating in this in a lemon dijon marinade packed with flavor that keeps it super moist.
Key Ingredients and Substitutions:
- Pork Tenderloin – This also works well with a standard pork loin or chicken breasts.
- Fresh Lemon Juice – For the love of god do not use jarred lemon juice! Fresh squeezed only. You can also use orange juice or lime juice here.
- Dijon Mustard – Dijon is the best, but any mustard works here.
- Garlic – Minced garlic is best for this, or grated! In a pinch, use garlic powder.
- Maple Syrup – I like this for subtle sweetness, but you can also use honey or normal sugar.
- Dried Italian Seasoning – This is totally a personal preference, any dried herb here works.
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SERVINGS: 2
- PREP TIME: 20 Mins
- COOK TIME: 25 Mins
- TOTAL TIME: 45 Min
Ingredients:
- 1 pork tenderloin, roughly 1 lb
- salt and pepepr
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp avocado oil for searing
Preparation:
STEP 1.
Season the pork with salt and pepper and place in a ziploc bag.
STEP 2.
In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Add the the bag and marinate for 3 to 12 hours in the fridge.
STEP 3.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
STEP 4.
Remove the pork from the bag and pat dry with paper towels.
STEP 5.
In a stainless steel pan over medium heat, add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the pork and sear on both sides until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side.
STEP 6.
Transfer to the oven once both sides are golden and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 140°F. Remove from the oven, rest for 10 minutes, and serve!
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