LEMON SALT MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN

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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 lemons
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
Honey Roasted Applesauce, recipe follows
6 apples, Gravenstein or McIntosh
2 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt, preferably gray salt
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Finely zest the lemons.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, work the salt and lemon zest together. Add a few turns of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir to blend. Rub the lemon salt mixture all over the pork.
  • In a large saute pan heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until hot but not smoking, add tenderloins to pan and sear on all sides, about 5 minutes total. (If you have a small pan, sear 1 tenderloin at a time.) Move pan with pork to the oven and cook until a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees F, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove pork from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes. Slice the tenderloins against the grain on a diagonal bias, fan out on a plate, and serve with Honey Roasted Applesauce.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Peel the apples with a vegetable peeler, remove the core and cut into 1-inch chunks.
  • Heat a medium saute pan on medium-high heat with the butter in it. When the butter begins to brown add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the apples and salt. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the edges just begin to color. Add the honey and put in oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until the apples are soft and lightly caramelized.
  • Mash with a fork for a chunky version, or put in food processor for a smoother sauce. Serve warm, room temperature or cold.
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Cook's Notes: Most applesauce recipes call for cooking the apples on the stovetop from start to finish. I prefer to start them on the stovetop and then finish them in a hot oven. The oven heat concentrates their flavors by drying and caramelizing them slightly. Although I have suggested a couple of apple varieties, you can use what good cooking apples are available in your area.

Nawaraj Bhandari
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The pork was tender, but the flavor was lacking.


Robert Abrams
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The pork was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time.


khokhar Insaf
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pork tenderloin dish.


Tega Emehow
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This was my first time making pork tenderloin and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pork was cooked to perfection.


Annie Roper
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was incredibly tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Justin Doris
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Samuel Amuwa
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Not a fan of the lemon salt marinade. I thought it was too salty.


Samah 256
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The pork was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might have overcooked it a bit.


Dakota Beckwith
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and flavorful. I love that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.


Saddam Hussein Mari Baloch
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a flavorful and juicy pork tenderloin.


Kurt Welte
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I marinated the pork overnight and it was so tender and flavorful. I served it with a simple salad and roasted potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Janet Townsend
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Very tasty! I used a garlic and herb marinade instead of the lemon salt marinade and it still turned out great. The pork was tender and flavorful.


Aysha Noorul Hayat
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Amazing recipe! I followed it exactly and the pork turned out juicy and delicious. The marinade added a great flavor to the meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Talha Hashmi
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This pork tenderloin recipe was a hit with my family! The lemon and salt marinade made the pork incredibly tender and flavorful. It was cooked to perfection and paired perfectly with the roasted vegetables.