Lemon Salt Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Serves: 6
Darlene Legros
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
48
Sweetness
52
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
6
Lemons1.5 tbsps
Salt2 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil2 tbsps
Sweet Butter2 tbsps
Lemon Juice (fresh)1 cup
HoneyDirections:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
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Finely zest the lemons
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Using a mortar and pestle, work the salt and lemon zest together
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Add a few turns of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of olive oil
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Stir to blend
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Rub the lemon salt mixture all over the pork
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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
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(If you have a small pan, sear 1 tenderloin at a time
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) Move pan with pork to the oven and cook until a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees F, about 6 to 8 minutes
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Remove pork from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes
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Slice the tenderloins against the grain on a diagonal bias, fan out on a plate, and serve with Honey Roasted Applesauce
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
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Peel the apples with a vegetable peeler, remove the core and cut into 1-inch chunks
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Heat a medium saute pan on medium-high heat with the butter in it
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When the butter begins to brown add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds
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Stir in the apples and salt
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Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the edges just begin to color
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Add the honey and put in oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until the apples are soft and lightly caramelized
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Mash with a fork for a chunky version, or put in food processor for a smoother sauce
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Serve warm, room temperature or cold
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings Cook's Notes: Most applesauce recipes call for cooking the apples on the stovetop from start to finish
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I prefer to start them on the stovetop and then finish them in a hot oven
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The oven heat concentrates their flavors by drying and caramelizing them slightly
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Although I have suggested a couple of apple varieties, you can use what good cooking apples are available in your area