Juiciest Pork Tenderloin Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marinating Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Juiciest Pork Tenderloin Marinade
Description
The Juiciest Pork Tenderloin Marinade uses a blend of olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, white wine vinegar, and mustard powder to flavor and tenderize a 1.5-pound pork tenderloin. The marinade is whisked together and poured over the pork, which then marinates in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours. This time allows the flavors to penetrate and helps maintain moisture during cooking.
To cook, the pork is seared in a hot oven-safe skillet to develop a browned crust. Then it’s transferred to a preheated 400°F oven and roasted until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, ensuring juiciness and safe doneness. After resting 5 to 10 minutes, the pork is ready to serve, yielding a tender texture and balanced flavor profile from the marinade components.
This straightforward marinade and cooking technique provides a reliable way to achieve juicy pork tenderloin with layers of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place pork tenderloin into a resealable plastic bag.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 5 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour mixture over the pork tenderloin in the plastic bag. Seal the bag, removing any extra air, and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- To cook, heat an oven-safe heavy skillet over high heat and preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the tenderloin from the bag, discarding the excess marinade. Sear the pork tenderloin in the hot skillet for 2 minutes on each side. Transfer skillet immediately to the oven and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145℉, about 15 minutes.
- Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6ounces | |
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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