How to Make Perfectly Moist Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Every Time.
Pork tenderloin is lean and has almost no fat. So, keeping it moist and juicy can be tricky. That is, unless you know these secrets for juicy roasted pork tenderloin.
Pork Tenderloin Recipe Secret 1: Sear It First
Before roasting, we always sear our pork tenderloins on all sides first. To do this, we pat the pork dry, rub with a little oil then season with salt. Throw it into a hot pan and sear all sides until they’re golden brown. This adds color, flavor and keeps juices inside the tenderloin.
Pork Tenderloin Recipe Secret 2: Don’t Overcook
We know that sounds sort of obvious, but we’ve all been served overcooked (and dry) pork tenderloin, right? Here’s the deal. Keep your oven temperature high (we go for a 425°F oven). Then, only roast the pork for 10 to 15 minutes.
That’s really all you need. We cook our pork until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers between 145 and 150°F (63 and 65 degree