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: Pre-Roasting Prep
Laura Beth Drilling/Demand Media
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. Coat the bottom of an oven-proof pan with oil and heat it until the oil is shimmering. Place the tenderloin in the pan to sear it on all sides, then place the pan into the oven. Roast it for roughly 15 to 20 minutes for a 3- pound tenderloin, testing every two minutes for doneness after the first 15 minutes. Let the tenderloin rest, tented with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Testing for Doneness
Laura Beth Drilling/Demand Media
Although a quick-read thermometer is the only way to guarantee that your pork is cooked to exactly the right temperature, other visual cues are helpful.