Zesty Pork Tenderloin Recipe
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Zesty Pork Tenderloin

By: Arlene Reynolds 
"This tenderloin makes a great tasting gravy as it cooks. The pork comes out tender with lots of flavor and the vegetables absorb a lot of that flavor as they cook down. Enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped carrots
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place the pork tenderloin in a 10x15 inch roasting pan. In a separate small bowl, combine the garlic, ground black pepper, tarragon and olive oil. Mix this well and spread over the pork. Then place the carrots and potatoes around the meat. Combine the soy sauce and 1 cup water in a separate small bowl and pour over the vegetables around the roast. Cover all tightly with foil.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal pork temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  4. Transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving platter and pour the liquid from the roasting pan into a small saucepan over medium heat. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 1/2 cup water and add to the liquid in the pan. Stir well and allow sauce to thicken.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 362 | Total Fat: 10.3g | Cholesterol: 98mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2005 by NYCTEXAN   view full review
This was an excellent recipe, with the caveat of several necessary changes. The amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by SLDAUPHINAIS   view full review
This was very good. I cooked it at 350 for 1 1/2 hours, then I removed the garlic, pepper,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by POTTSY29   view full review
There was too much pepper in this recipe. My husband would not eat it. I personally would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by Patricia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nice peppery taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GDUSTBUG   view full review
This recipe was definitely an easy family pleaser. We added it to our recipe box (and noted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2003 by SHAWN MULLIGAN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
OUCH! This was painfully hot! I like spicy food, but this was too much. The flavor itself was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2003 by GRANDAN   view full review
Way too much spice for my family. Even after scraping off the seasonings midway through...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2003 by CorinneD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made one substitution in this recipe: I used lemon pepper for the pepper. And I made one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by VIRAG   view full review
The pepper ratio was extremely too much needs reduced quite a bit
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by PamMar   view full review
I agree with the other reviewers that the amount of pepper was probably a misprint. I used 2...

 

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