Title: Pork Loin vs Pork Tenderloin Differences - Peg's Home Cooking
Headings: Pork Loin vs Pork Tenderloin Differences
Pork Loin vs Pork Tenderloin Differences
The Difference Between Pork Loin and Pork Tenderloin
Pork Loin
This is half of a pork loin, usually prepared as a roast.
This is the pork loin roast that I’m cutting into steaks.
The pork loin steak on the left has been pounded and reshaped. The one on the right is waiting its turn to be tenderized.
Pork Tenderloin
This whole pork tenderloin is about 12 inches long and 3 inches in diameter. The measuring cup is there for size comparison.
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The Difference Between Pork Loin and Pork Tenderloin
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Content: It should be cooked to no more than a medium doneness, about 160 F. in the center. Keep in mind that the pork loin will continue to cook during the recommended 10-15 minutes resting period, so you might want to remove it from the oven at 155 F.
I usually buy a whole or half pork loin and cut it into pork loin steaks. To be certain they will be nice and tender under a quick cooking method on the grill or stovetop, I pound them with my favorite meat tenderizer and re-shape into steaks. I then wrap them individually in plastic wrap to freeze in an air-tight zip-top bag. ( One of our favorite pork loin steak recipes is Pork Loin Steaks With Raspberry Cranberry Pan Sauce .) This is the pork loin roast that I’m cutting into steaks. The pork loin steak on the left has been pounded and reshaped. The one on the right is waiting its turn to be tenderized. When selecting pork loin, look for color and marbling, much like beef. The redder the meat, the leaner it is.