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Pork Tenderloin - First Time

Posted on 7/22/19 at 4:36 pm
Posted by Ruxins Rascals
Middle of Da Bayou
Member since Nov 2018
537 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 4:36 pm
I went out and got a pork tenderloin this weekend and am gonna try to cook it tonight. Whats the best method to not completely ruin it? I only have a gas grill in addition to my oven and stove top. TIA
Posted by Jones
Member since Oct 2005
90510 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 4:41 pm to
Alton brown has a very good recipe but I think he does a marinade overnight

Iirc, he does say you can nix the overnight part
Posted by SmokedBrisket2018
Member since Jun 2018
1518 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 4:54 pm to
Season it however you would like.

I would grill it direct heat 2-3 minutes each side. Indirect until internal is 145 degrees.

Just don't overcook it. 145 internal temp.
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120265 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:08 pm to
Instant Pot it

Will turn out perfect
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
21455 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:34 pm to
Check out Sam the Cooking Guy's take on it. 45 minus on indirect heat. The rub and glaze is awesome. I've done this twice.

Video
Posted by Sprung
In between the cusions
Member since Apr 2008
1942 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:28 pm to
Season it and sear all four sides, move to the oven at 350 until 150-155 degrees internal temp. IMO the easiest
This post was edited on 7/22/19 at 6:30 pm
Posted by EveryoneGetsATrophy
Member since Nov 2017
2907 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:56 pm to
I cut them into medallions, bread in Italian bread crumbs and deep fry.

I then make a crawfish sauce with tails, onions, garlic,mushrooms and a little white wine.

Top the medallions with the sauce.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
89899 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 6:59 pm to
quote:

Instant Pot it


My wife got one today at Trader Joe’s and told her to bank it until the Ninja Foodi comes in to zap it with some crisp after the pressure cooking part.
Posted by Sidicous
Middle of Nowhere
Member since Aug 2015
17166 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 7:15 pm to
Cut it into 1/3's and cook 1 at a time just so you don't waste the whole thing your 1st time out the gate potentially.

I think my 1st, I started at either 250 or 275 and cooked it a little longer than the others have stated. Tenderloin is kinda like tender loving, don't rush it, just ease into it and everything will be alright.
Posted by Pandy Fackler
Member since Jun 2018
14124 posts
Posted on 7/22/19 at 7:45 pm to
The worst possible thing you could do is cook it for one second longer than you need to.
Posted by rodnreel
South La.
Member since Apr 2011
1317 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 9:27 am to
Season it however you would like.

I would grill it direct heat 2-3 minutes each side. Indirect until internal is 145 degrees.

Just don't overcook it. 145 internal temp.


This is what I do but with one exception. When moving from direct to indirect grilling I re-season and wrap in foil with a few slices of fresh pineapple.
Posted by BlackenedOut
The Big Sleazy
Member since Feb 2011
5803 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:13 am to
Scroll down to the pork tenderloin recipe embedded in this Food and Wine Article. I have the underlying cookbook (Bistronomy) and make it very regularly. Delicious dish. Simple to put together, elegant but not much more difficult than anything else said above (all of which are great suggestions).

LINK
Posted by Buckeye06
Member since Dec 2007
23120 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:20 am to
quote:

Season it and sear all four sides, move to the oven at 350 until 150-155 degrees internal temp. IMO the easiest



This. Usually the entire thing takes 25 minutes or so. Heat the oven while you turn burner on. takes 6-8 minutes to sear then finish in oven for 15-20
Posted by Tigers0891
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2017
6565 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:22 am to
Pork Diablo - google that. Simple and delicious. Can fiddle with the sauce to make it less or more hot very easily.
Posted by DCLakeviewLife
Lakeview
Member since Mar 2019
8 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:29 am to
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Ruxins Rascals


Don't listen to these people telling you to cook it to 150-155, or more. You will also have carryover temperature, and have dry pork.

Don't go past 145.
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
15113 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:36 am to
They are a snap to cool and cook fast on the grill. I like to season mine ahead of time and let it sit for a couple hours at a minimum before cooking it.

I'll sear it and then keep turning it to not overcook one area. I've been cooking so long I don't use a meat thermometer but rather go by feel and I'll pull them off when it's just medium rare on the inside and let it rest for about 15 minutes before cutting. They are juicy and tender that way.

Like others have mentioned, you don't want to overcook it and dry it out.

Posted by Buckeye06
Member since Dec 2007
23120 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:39 am to
quote:

Don't listen to these people telling you to cook it to 150-155, or more. You will also have carryover temperature, and have dry pork.



I personally like my pork more in the 155 range than the 148-150 range. Personal preference. MR is a bit chewy to me on pork but I've been going down on my sous vide slowly
Posted by jlnoles79
Member since Jan 2014
12830 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:42 am to
I like stuffing a loin with bacon, onions, and whatever cheese you like
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
18919 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 11:33 am to
1. Preheat oven to 175
2. Season pork all over with garlic powder, salt, pepper in a glass Pyrex dish.
3. Melt butter on stove top with minced garlic and thyme.
4. Liberally apply garlic butter mixture all over the pork.

Cook for 200 minutes uncovered. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, cut, and eat.

5. Try to keep your wife off your dick before it’s too raw.



Ignore the pesto. I was just trying to use some basil. It worked well though.
This post was edited on 7/23/19 at 11:37 am
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
18919 posts
Posted on 7/23/19 at 11:38 am to
These thick cuts work well on the stove top too:

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