Pork Tenderloin w/ Orange and Fresh Herbs Marinade

Last week I featured a vegan dinner idea for the holidays. So the meat lovers wouldn’t be left out, here’s an easy recipe for a pork tenderloin that you can’t mess up. If I’m going to cook meat, pork tenderloin is one of my favorite choices because it’s super moist and flavorful. I keep my eye out for organic pork tenderloins at the local health food stores, and when I see them…it’s on! read more on Health Food

Here’s my recipe for a pork tenderloin marinated in citrus and fresh herbs. I serve it with a roasted vegetable such as zucchini or red peppers and brown rice.

Pork Tenderloin w/ Orange and Fresh Herbs Marinade
1 pork tenderloin
1 orange
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic (skin removed, chopped)
1 tbsp. fresh thyme (chopped)
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary (chopped)
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 tsp. salt
Salt & pepper (to season the pork)
Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, dijon mustard, and 1 tsp. salt in a bowl or a large ziploc bag. Zest the orange and add the zest to the marinade. Then cut the orange into wedges, squeeze the juice from each wedge into the marinade, and drop the wedges in. Mix the oranges around in the marinade to make sure all the flavors blend together. Add the pork tenderloin to the mixture, coating all the sides, and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight (whatever you have time for). read more on Health Food

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Heat up a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove the pork from the marinade (throw the marinade away), sprinkle it with a little salt and pepper, and then sear it on the grill until it’s browned on all sides (about 1 minute per side). Transfer the pork to a sheet pan or oven-safe dish and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes. When the meat is done, transfer it to your serving dish and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before you slice it. Serve warm. read more on Health Food

Tip: If you want to make a pretty presentation, cut up fresh orange slices and add them as a garnish to your serving dish. read more on Health Food