Best 2 Salt And Pepper Crusted Pork Recipes

Salt and pepper crusted pork is a mouth-watering and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. With its crispy, salty, and peppery crust and tender, juicy interior, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The combination of salt, pepper, and herbs gives the pork a unique and delicious taste that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you are looking for a special occasion meal or a simple weeknight dinner, salt and pepper crusted pork is a dish that you won't want to miss.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SALT AND PEPPER-CRUSTED PORK

Salt and Pepper-Crusted Pork image

Categories Roast Low Carb Low Cal Father's Day Dinner Pork Tenderloin Healthy Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 12-ounce (about) pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Combine pepper, salt, rosemary and garlic in small bowl. Rub over pork. Let pork stand at least 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in heavy medium ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add pork and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer skillet with pork to oven and roast until pork is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Slice and serve.

SALT AND PEPPER CRUSTED PORK ROAST

SALT AND PEPPER CRUSTED PORK ROAST image

Categories Pork Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in heavy medium ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add pork and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer skillet with pork to oven and roast until pork is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Slice and serve.
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled or 2 Tablespoon fresh (more if you like)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 12-ounce (about) pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
Combine pepper, salt, rosemary and garlic in small bowl.
Rub over pork.
Let pork stand at least 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat oil in heavy medium ovenproof skillet over high heat.
Add pork and brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
Transfer skillet with pork to oven and roast until pork is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes for one 12 ounce tenderloin. Adjust as needed..
Wine gravy
Deglaze pan: add 3 pats of butter and sliced shallots and or garlic until soft. Deglaze with 1/2 cup red wine and 1/2 cup beef broth. Reduce by 1/3.
Slice pork to 1/4 inch slices and drizzle lightly with gravy and Serve. Put the remaining gravy on the table.
You can add mushrooms to the wine and beef broth if you like also.

Steps:

Remove tenderloin from pan then cover it with foil. Deglaze the cast iron skillet with red wine add a few shallots or sweet onions, a bit of beef stock and reduce. The sauce is strained and returned to skillet with addition of a few pats of butter. I slice the tenderloin thinly Then drizzle gravy over the pork and serve remaining gravy in a sauce boat.

Tips:

Choose a thick pork chop for a more flavorful and juicy result.
Make sure the pork chops are patted dry before seasoning to ensure the crust adheres properly.
Use a generous amount of salt and pepper to create a flavorful crust.
Sear the pork chops over high heat to create a golden brown crust and lock in the juices.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

Salt and pepper crusted pork chops are a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can create flavorful and juicy pork chops that are perfect for any occasion.