Broiled Pork Tenderloin for Two
Before we could perfect this easy dish, we had to figure out how broilers really work.
Gather Your Ingredients
Before You Begin
We prefer natural pork, but if you use enhanced pork (injected with a salt solution) reduce salt in step 2 to 3/4 teaspoon. A 3-inch-deep aluminum roasting pan is essential. Do not attempt this recipe with a drawer broiler. If you like, serve the pork with our Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa for Two or our Mustard–Crème Fraîche Sauce for Two.
Instructions
1.
Adjust oven rack 4 to 5 inches from broiler element and heat oven to 325 degrees. Fold thin tip of tenderloin under about 2 inches to create uniformly shaped roast. Tie tenderloin crosswise with kitchen twine at 2-inch intervals, making sure folded tip is secured underneath. Trim any excess twine close to meat to prevent it from scorching under the broiler.
2.
Mix salt, oil, and pepper in small bowl until salt is evenly coated with oil. Add baking soda and stir until well combined. Rub mixture evenly over pork. Place tenderloin in disposable pan.
3.
Turn oven to broil. Immediately place meat in oven and broil tenderloin for 5 minutes. Flip tenderloin and continue to broil until golden brown and meat registers 125 to 130 degrees, 8 to 14 minutes. Remove disposable pan from oven, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove twine, slice tenderloin into ½-inch-thick slices, and serve.
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