Baked Pork Tenderloin

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon pork seasoning

  (see recipe or use your favorite brand)
• squeezed citrus fruit juice

  (optional - use lemon, lime, or orange)

Instructions

• 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and lightly oil your cast iron skillet.
• 2 Rinse and trim your pork tenderloin (or tenderloins if you have two smaller
  tenderloins), then pat it dry using paper towels. Prick the surface of your
  tenderloin(s) then rub with your cooking oil.
• 3 Sprinkle generously with pork seasoning blend
  [https://bakeitwithlove.com/pork-seasoning/] and then use your hands to massage
  the seasoning into your pork. Squeeze fresh citrus juice over the seasoned pork.
• 4 Heat the skillet over medium-high heat then sear the tenderloin(s), turning to
  sear all sides for 1-2 minutes each (about 5-6 minutes total).
• 5 Transfer your cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven) into the
  middle of your oven's center rack and cook the pork tenderloin for 13-14 minutes
  or until the pork reaches your desired level of doneness. (*see notes)
• 6 Remove from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board or serving platter.
  Cover loosely with a square of aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes
  before slicing into rounds (or medallions) and serving.

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