Lemon and Herb Pork Tenderloin

Lemon and Herb Pork Tenderloin takes approximately 45 minutes from beginning to end. One serving contains 164 calories, 19g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 10 and costs 95 cents per serving. It works well as a very affordable main course. 232 people have made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up sea salt, red pepper flakes, ground pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Your Homebased Mom. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 65%, which is good. Try Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin, and Pork Tenderloin with Herb Gravy for similar recipes.

Servings: 10

Preparation duration: 15 minutes

Cooking duration: 30 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 sprigs of fresh marjoram, strip leaves

1 sprig of fresh rosemary, strip leaves

6 garlic cloves, peeled

1½ tsp fresh ground pepper

additional herbs for garnish

Lemon juice of ½ a lemon and zest, use remaining lemon for garnish

¼ C olive oil

2 - 1 lb. pork tenderloins

1 pinch red pepper flakes

2 tsp sea salt

1 Tbsp soy sauce

Equipment:

blender

bowl

plastic wrap

grill

oven

tongs

Cooking instruction summary:

Trim pork of any large pieces of fat.In the bowl of a mini-food processor or a blender jar, combine the garlic, lemon juice and zest, majoram, rosemary, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.Pulse until the garlic and herbs are finely chopped. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the machine is running until a loose paste forms.Rub the garlic paste over both tenderloins, covering all surfaceCover the pork tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-8 hours before grillingWhen ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 400F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes or preheat grill or oven to 400 degreesArrange the tenderloins directly on the grill grate at an angle to the bars. Roast for 15 minutes.Using tongs, turn the tenderloins and continue to roast until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat registers at least 145F. At that temperature, the pork will be slightly pink inside. If you prefer your pork more well done, roast it until it reaches 160F.Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before carving into slices. Shingle the slices attractively on a platter, garnish with the lemon slices and remaining herb sprigs, and serve.

 

Step by step:


1. Trim pork of any large pieces of fat.In the bowl of a mini-food processor or a blender jar, combine the garlic, lemon juice and zest, majoram, rosemary, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.Pulse until the garlic and herbs are finely chopped. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the machine is running until a loose paste forms.Rub the garlic paste over both tenderloins, covering all surface

2. Cover the pork tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-8 hours before grilling

3. When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 400F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes or preheat grill or oven to 400 degrees

4. Arrange the tenderloins directly on the grill grate at an angle to the bars. Roast for 15 minutes.Using tongs, turn the tenderloins and continue to roast until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat registers at least 145F. At that temperature, the pork will be slightly pink inside. If you prefer your pork more well done, roast it until it reaches 160F.

5. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before carving into slices. Shingle the slices attractively on a platter, garnish with the lemon slices and remaining herb sprigs, and serve.


Nutrition Information:

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162k Calories
19g Protein
8g Total Fat
1g Carbs
9% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
162k
8%

Fat
8g
13%

  Saturated Fat
1g
11%

Carbohydrates
1g
0%

  Sugar
0.1g
0%

Cholesterol
58mg
20%

Sodium
613mg
27%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
19g
38%

Vitamin B1
0.9mg
60%

Selenium
27µg
40%

Vitamin B6
0.72mg
36%

Vitamin B3
6mg
31%

Phosphorus
227mg
23%

Vitamin B2
0.31mg
18%

Vitamin K
14µg
14%

Zinc
1mg
12%

Potassium
380mg
11%

Vitamin B5
0.79mg
8%

Vitamin B12
0.47µg
8%

Magnesium
27mg
7%

Vitamin E
1mg
7%

Iron
1mg
6%

Manganese
0.11mg
6%

Copper
0.1mg
5%

Vitamin A
125IU
3%

Vitamin C
1mg
2%

Vitamin D
0.27µg
2%

Calcium
14mg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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