Juiciest Pork Tenderloin Marinade

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium and gluten-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with less processing.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly and has a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Add 1/4 cup olive oil to a container or Ziploc bag.

Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey) to the container.

Add 5 cloves of crushed garlic to the mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (preferably low sodium).

Add 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar.

Add 1 teaspoon of ground mustard.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.

Mix all ingredients until well incorporated.

Add 1 - 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin to the marinade.

Seal the bag and marinate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Preheat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the tenderloin for 2 minutes per side until browned.

Pour the extra marinade over the tenderloin after searing.

Place the skillet in the preheated oven and cook for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 - 10 minutes before slicing.

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