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How to Cook Pork Tenderloin
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How to Cook Pork Tenderloin
Author: Denise Bustard
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Content: If you want it to be less pink, cook to 155°F! Not all tenderloins are the same size, therefore, they will all require slightly different cook times. I recommend investing in a good digital thermometer so you can tell exactly when your pork tenderloin is cooked to 145°F. How long to cook pork tenderloin at 400°F? For under 1 lb, I would check at 20 minutes (none of my tenderloins were under 1 lb so this is strictly an estimate)
For 1 lb, the cook time is roughly 25 minutes to get to an internal temperature of 145°F
For 1 ½, check at 30-35 minutes
3. Resting
Just like for perfect baked chicken breast, it is important to rest your pork tenderloin. If you cut into your tenderloin right after baking, all that delicious juice is going to run out everywhere and it will end up completely dry. Resting allows the juices to settle evenly in the meat. cover with a baking dish and rest for 10 minutes before serving
How to cook pork tenderloin in the oven
There really are a million ways you can cook it, but I find simple is best. brush tenderloin with olive oil
rub with spices (this rub has onion & garlic powder, salt, pepper, basil and oregano)
roast in the oven until it reaches 145°F-160°F
rest for 10 minutes (covered with a baking dish)
slice and enjoy with a squeeze of lemon juice
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How long do you cook pork tenderloin in oven at 400°F?