Title: How to Cook Pork Tenderloin
Headings: How to Cook Pork Tenderloin
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How to Cook Pork Tenderloin
How Long Should You Cook Pork Tenderloin?
Different Ways to Cook Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
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Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Slow-Cooked Pork Tenderloin
Slow-Cooked Pork Tenderloin
Baked Pork Tenderloin
Baked Pork Tenderloin
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Garlic and Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Mustard and Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloin
What to Look for When Choosing a Pork Tenderloin
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is pork tenderloin?
Q: Is pork tenderloin healthy?
Q: How do you know when the pork tenderloin is done?
Q: How do you keep pork tenderloin from drying out?
Q: Should I cover a pork tenderloin in the oven?
Q: Is it OK for a cooked pork tenderloin to be pink?
Q: Should I wrap pork tenderloin in foil?

Content: A pork tenderloin usually weighs around 1 pound and is often sold whole. It’s a little expensive compared to other pork cuts. Be careful not to confuse pork tenderloin with pork loin because they’re two completely different cuts of meat. While pork loin is also a lean cut of meat taken from the back of the animal, it’s wider compared to pork tenderloin and can be used to cut steak-like pieces. These two cuts cannot be substituted for each other because of their difference in size and shape. 1,2
How Long Should You Cook Pork Tenderloin? Timing and temperature are crucial when it comes to cooking pork tenderloin, as it can easily dry out and become chewy when overcooked. When undercooked, it could put you at risk of foodborne microorganisms such as Trichinella spiralis, E. coli and salmonella. 3 The cooking time for tenderloin may vary depending on the size of the cut, the cooking method used and the heat setting of the cooking equipment. Here are some of the approximate cooking times for different cooking methods according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA):