Pork tenderloin is a center cut that can be broiled, roasted, pan-fried or grilled. It is a boneless, extremely lean cut of meat that is almost as low in fat as chicken breasts, and the lack of fat and bones leaves more usable meat per pound than its fatty, bone-in counterparts. Its mild flavor can be combined with any number of ingredients to create a wonderful meal.
Apples are commonly used in conjunction with pork. They can be cubed and placed in a roasting pan around the meat, or combined with cranberry and pecans and stuffed inside the tenderloin. An ample amount of apple cider works great in a crock pot when slow cooking the meat. Other fruits are frequently used with pork as well. Apricots, oranges, pineapples, mangoes, peaches and pears can all complement pork tenderloin. Marmalades, jams and jellies can be heated and used as a glaze on the meat to add a nice finishing touch. Strawberry sauce and compote are two surprisingly delicious additions to a pork meal.
Pork tenderloin can take on a southern flair with the addition of a spicy chipotle rub or zesty barbecue sauce. Oriental food enthusiast can cut the meat into strips and stir fry with a teriyaki or sweet and sour sauce. Those fond of Italian fare can split the tenderloin, place a combination of cheeses inside and then bake in tomato sauce. Pork can be marinated in jerk sauce to add a hot and fiery Jamaican tang, or marinated in a sauce of lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes to create a spicy Indonesian dish.
Cutting pork tenderloin into strips for a stir fry or pounding and slicing it into medallions will stretch the meat to feed more people. Pork must be fully cooked to avoid illness due to parasites or other harmful bacteria. The meat thermometer should read 170 degrees to ensure the meat is cooked through, or check for doneness by slicing the center of the tenderloin to view the color. Properly cooked meat will have an even, light gray hue. Be careful not to overcook the meat or it will become very dry and lose some of its flavor.
Pork tenderloin can be a bit more expensive than other cuts, but considering the fact that the entire cut is used and it is higher quality meat, it is well worth the cost. The health benefits from eating meat that is low in fat are another reason to spend the extra buck to buy a good cut of pork.
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