Lemon Salt Marinated Pork Tenderloin Recipes

LEMON-ROSEMARY PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; rub over tenderloins. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° until a thermometer reads 160°, 25-35 minutes. Cover with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

LEMON GARLIC PORK CHOP MARINADE

Steps:

• Place the pork chops in a large ziplock bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the marinade over the pork chops and seal the bag, squeezing out all the air.
• Move the pork chops around in the marinade until they are all evenly coated.
• Refrigerate and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours (see note).
• You can freeze the pork chops in the marinade immediately and let them marinate as they defrost, or marinate and cook them immediately.
• Either grill the pork chops for 4-8 minutes per side over medium heat (about 400F), pan fry for 4-8 minutes per side over medium heat, or bake at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F has been reached.
• Let the pork chops rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.

LEMON GARLIC MARINATED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk Marinade ingredients in a bowl (or ziplock bag). Add pork. Marinade for 1 hr minimum, 3 hours ideal, 12 hours max (Note 3).
• Take the pork out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
• Shake excess marinade off (but don't wipe dry) and cook using preferred method. Pictured in post served with Minted Yoghurt - see notes!

LEMON SALT MARINATED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Finely zest the lemons.
• Using a mortar and pestle, work the salt and lemon zest together. Add a few turns of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir to blend. Rub the lemon salt mixture all over the pork.
• In a large saute pan heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until hot but not smoking, add tenderloins to pan and sear on all sides, about 5 minutes total. (If you have a small pan, sear 1 tenderloin at a time.) Move pan with pork to the oven and cook until a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees F, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove pork from the pan and let rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes. Slice the tenderloins against the grain on a diagonal bias, fan out on a plate, and serve with Honey Roasted Applesauce.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Peel the apples with a vegetable peeler, remove the core and cut into 1-inch chunks.
• Heat a medium saute pan on medium-high heat with the butter in it. When the butter begins to brown add the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the apples and salt. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the edges just begin to color. Add the honey and put in oven for about 15 to 20 minutes until the apples are soft and lightly caramelized.
• Mash with a fork for a chunky version, or put in food processor for a smoother sauce. Serve warm, room temperature or cold.
• Yield: 4 to 6 servings
• Cook's Notes: Most applesauce recipes call for cooking the apples on the stovetop from start to finish. I prefer to start them on the stovetop and then finish them in a hot oven. The oven heat concentrates their flavors by drying and caramelizing them slightly. Although I have suggested a couple of apple varieties, you can use what good cooking apples are available in your area.

PORK TENDERLOIN MARINADE

Steps:

• Place the pork tenderloin in a bowl or resealable gallon sized bag.
• In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Pour the marinade over the meat. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
• Grill, broil or saute the pork over medium high heat until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 145 degrees F. This typically takes about 15 minutes depending on the size of your tenderloins.
• Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

HONEY GARLIC MARINADE RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all of your ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
• Place you tenderloin into a large plastic bag with a ziplock.
• Carefully pour your marinade over the top of your pork ensuring the meat is covered completely.
• Once you have sealed your bag, lightly swish around your marinade to make certain everything has been coated.
• Place your bag into a bowl in case of any leakage.
• Store the bowl in your refrigerator overnight.
• Thoroughly brush your marinade over your pork tenderloin prior to cooking.
• Shortly before your meat is done, brush on another coat of your marinade for a crispy crust.
• The average pork tenderloin is approximately one pound.
• We recommend cooking two or more to ensure you have enough pork to feed all of your family or guests.

LEMON-GARLIC PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for about 13-14 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.