Herbed Pork Tenderloin

C4Bimbos's picture

Oct. 14, 2009

This is deeeelicious and so easy to do!

Ingredients

Pork tenderlion 1 1/2 Pound
Olive oil 1 Tablespoon
Garlic cloves 4 , minced
Lemon zest 1 Teaspoon
Rosemary sprigs 1 Medium , chopped
Red pepper flakes 1/2 Teaspoon
Salt To Taste
Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY

1. In a zip lock bag, put together tenderloin and olive oil, massage the meat from outside the bag.

2. Add in garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

3. Seal the bag, and rub the meat with all the ingredients from outside the bag until the whole tenderloin is coated.

4. Put the meat in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour or until needed.

5. Preheat the grill on medium high heat.

MAKING

6. Take out the tenderloin at least 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.

7. Place the meat on grill and allow to cook on one side for about 3 minutes, flip and let the other side cook another 3 minutes, or until meat is cooked to desired doneness.

8. Remove the meat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

SERVING

9. Slice the meat diagonally and serve as desired.

TIPS

You can allow the meat to marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 3

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 328Calories from Fat 119

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20%

Saturated Fat 3 g15%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 254 mg10.58%

Total Carbohydrates 2 g0.7%

Dietary Fiber %

Sugars

Protein 47 g94%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet