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What temperature do you normally cook a pork tenderloin at? I was searching on the internet and saw anywhere from 325° to 450° and couldn't seem to find a good answer. Also, does it depend on how long you want to cook it or in how you prepare it before cooking? |
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With a pork tenderloin: Season the meat, sear all sides in a very hot pan, and then finish in the oven at 350 degrees until the internal temp. hits 145. Let sit for 10 minutes, then cut 'er up. If you need it done faster, a higher oven temp will accomplish this, but may compromise quality. But like I said, for a tenderloin, you don't want too low, or too high. Just watch the internal temp., that is the key. |
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I agree, pork should never be overcooked or it will become nothing but a dry meat. I always season my pork tenderloins, then pan-sear for a crispy brown outer crust, then put into the oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes to one hour. At 45 minutes, I begin checking the internal temperature of the meat. When it reaches just under 150 degrees, I remove the roast from the oven and let sit uncoverd for 10 to 15 minutes. The roast will continue to cook internally while sitting and should rise approximately another 3 or 4 degrees. The meat should be a light pink color. If any more red, I suggest that you buy a new thermometer. Happy eating! :-) |
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Pan searing is a new delicious twist. But, I cook these all the time and don't need the extra dishes. I foil a pan, roll in olive oil in pan, nick and insert sliced fresh garlic cloves inbeded in roast, season with season and coarse ground black pepper, with oven sometimes pre-heated to 375, throw in for 25-30 minute, then check temperature looking for 150 degrees, flip over towards the end after the 25 min. mark, and... Shizam! Super delicious... |
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