Title: How Do I Know When My Pork Tenderloin Is Done? | LEAFtv
Headings: How Do I Know When My Pork Tenderloin Is Done?
How Do I Know When My Pork Tenderloin Is Done?
The Right Temperature
Turn Up the Temperature
Pre-Roasting Prep
Testing for Doneness

Content: Turn Up the Temperature
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The hotter the oven, stove or grill, the less time it takes to cook a tenderloin. Because it is a narrow cut of meat, a pork tenderloin is well-suited to a high cooking temperatures. The higher temperatures associated with broiling, roasting and grilling give the meat a chance to brown and sear on the outside without becoming overcooked. For example, cook a tenderloin in an oven heated to 450 F to quickly roast the tenderloin. For more even browning -- with any method -- pan sear the tenderloin first in a hot, heavy-bottomed pan. Pre-Roasting Prep
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To roast a tenderloin, season the meat with a marinade or dry rub, if you like. Marinate the meat in a mix of oil, acid and seasonings, such as a prepared steak spice, olive oil and white wine vinegar. Another option is to rub the meat with dried, ground spices -- such as cayenne, garlic powder and paprika. The spices form a flavorful crust during cooking. Preheat the oven, and take the tenderloin out of the marinade and pat it dry.