How to Make Roasted Pork Tenderloin

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork loin can be a more affordable cut.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar flavor profile, while apple cider vinegar is more budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor, while sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).

Trim the silver skin off the tenderloin.

Season the tenderloin with salt, black pepper, and chopped rosemary and thyme.

Get an oven-safe pan very hot and add olive oil.

When the oil begins to smoke, sear each side of the tenderloin for 2-3 minutes.

In the last flip, place the pan in the oven and cook until you reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) or about 15 minutes.

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