Description
This Ina Garten rosemary roasted pork tenderloins recipe delivers succulent Mediterranean-inspired flavors with simple, elegant preparation. Herb-infused meat promises a delightful dinner centerpiece that welcomes diners to savor each perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (1.25 lbs / 567 g each)
- 2 tbsps / 30 mL fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
- Flaked sea salt (such as Maldon)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- Mango chutney (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Remove pork tenderloins from refrigerator and allow them to rest at ambient temperature for half an hour, ensuring uniform heat distribution and optimal cooking results.
- Seasoning: Pat tenderloins completely dry with paper towels, drizzle generously with olive oil, and coat thoroughly with finely chopped rosemary, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper, massaging the herbs and spices into the meat’s surface.
- Trussing: Fold the thinner tail sections underneath the main tenderloin body, securing with kitchen twine to create a consistent thickness that guarantees even roasting and prevents potential overcooking of delicate sections.
- High-Temperature Roasting: Position oven rack in the top third section and preheat to an intense 500°F (260°C), placing tenderloins on a sheet pan with ample spacing between them, then roast precisely for 5½ minutes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Residual Cooking: Immediately turn off oven after initial roasting, leaving tenderloins undisturbed inside for one complete hour, allowing gentle, ambient heat to continue cooking the meat to perfect tenderness without risking moisture loss.
- Serving: Transfer tenderloins to a cutting board, slice into substantial portions, sprinkle with additional sea salt, and present alongside tangy mango chutney for a vibrant flavor complement.
Notes
- Optimize Room Temperature: Let pork tenderloins sit out for 30 minutes before cooking to guarantee uniform heat distribution and tender results.
- Master Meat Drying: Thoroughly pat meat with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior and locks in rich flavors.
- Precision Roasting Technique: Maintain exact 500°F oven temperature and follow the unique 5½-minute roast with a one-hour residual heat method to create incredibly succulent, perfectly cooked pork.
- Strategic Meat Positioning: Tuck thinner tail ends under the tenderloin and use kitchen string to create consistent thickness, ensuring even cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg