Porkloin?

[LisaR]

My mom is staying with us and loves pork. I bet I haven't eaten pork in 25 years. I have never liked it. I bought a porkloin......I think. It looks like a log. No bone. I suppose I should have paid attention to what I was actually buying! What is the best way to cook this so it tates good? Thanks for any suggestion.

Lisa

 

[MzDiz]

We had one last night for dinner. Traditionally, you'd roast it. It doesn't take long, maybe an hour. I'd definitely give it a good spice rub first though.
Last night, I didn't feel like waiting for it to roast, so I sliced it thin and pan fried it with olive oil, salt and pepper, then deglazed with a little lemon and stock. It was surprisingly good that way.

 

[JennInTN]

In the morning, I salt and pepper. Then sear it in a heavy pan with olive oil until all sides are nice and brown. I like them crispy.
Then I put it in the crockpot with about 1/2 cup of water. Cook it all day. I think the setting is Low - 8 hrs.

VERY tender. Leftovers can be pulled apart and coated with BBQ sauce for a quick sandwich.

It's too easy and it's ready for you when your ready for it.

 

[Beth76]

In the morning, I salt and pepper. Then sear it in a heavy pan with olive oil until all sides are nice and brown. I like them crispy.
Then I put it in the crockpot with about 1/2 cup of water. Cook it all day. I think the setting is Low - 8 hrs.

VERY tender. Leftovers can be pulled apart and coated with BBQ sauce for a quick sandwich.

It's too easy and it's ready for you when your ready for it.

Ooh, that sounds good I'll try that next time.

OP, usually I bake mine with whatever spices I like for about 20-25 minutes. Also, sometimes I'll slice them (1/2" thick") then flatten with a meat mallot, then coat them with flour and some spices and pan fry them in olive oil. Yum!

 

[720L]

I salt and pepper and put garlic on both sides--then wrap it in bacon and bake 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Oh and put water in the pan--about halfway up the roast. Really good if you like garlic!!!

 

[Southern4sure]

I sprinkle with black pepper then sear all sides on the grill. Wrap in several layers of alum. foil and continue to cook on the grill (lower heat) until done. I do rotate it several times to make sure it cooks evenly.

 

[Buckalew11]

I grill them, roast them or crock pot them. DH's fav is when I put them in the crock pot. Very tender and leftovers are great like the other poster said!!

 

[lynxstch]

courtesy of Rachel Ray's 30 minute meals..have made it several times and it always comes out perfect!

4 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins, 2 packages with 2 tenderloins in each package
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, cracked
Steak seasoning blend or coarse salt and black pepper
4 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves stripped and finely chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
Trim silver skin or connective tissue off tenderloins with a very sharp thin knife.

Place tender loins on a nonstick cookie sheet with a rim. Coat tenderloins in a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, rubbing vinegar into meat. Drizzle tenderloins with extra-virgin olive oil, just enough to coat. Cut small slits into meat and disperse chunks of cracked garlic cloves into meat. Combine steak seasoning blend or coarse salt and pepper with rosemary and thyme and rub meat with blend. Roast in hot oven 20 minutes.

Let meat rest, transfer to a carving board, slice and serve.

 

[SleepyMom]

In the morning, I salt and pepper. Then sear it in a heavy pan with olive oil until all sides are nice and brown. I like them crispy.
Then I put it in the crockpot with about 1/2 cup of water. Cook it all day. I think the setting is Low - 8 hrs.

VERY tender. Leftovers can be pulled apart and coated with BBQ sauce for a quick sandwich.

It's too easy and it's ready for you when your ready for it.

I make mine the same way, only I throw in some potatoes and carrots in the bottom. It's so nice to have supper all ready and not have to do anything.

 

[dizagain]

Hi! I get the McCormick Bag n Season for Pork loin and just do that. Easy and it tastes great...does usually take longer than the package says, though.

 

[tar heel]

Do you have a pork "loin" or a pork "tenderloin"? Is it a long skinny roast or a great ole big thing? You can do pretty much all the things listed here if it's a tenderloin. I bake mine on about 325 for an hour to an hour and a half. Sometimes I just put pepper on it and sometimes I use terriyaki sauce. It's delicious and fork tender either way. A tenderloin is a really high quality piece of meat, so there's no need to slow cook. If it is a loin roast, I think you'll need to cook it significantly longer to get it tender.

 

[Astryd]

Best pork recipe I have ever had. It is a family favortite, it is from Emeril.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 (4-ounce) pork medallions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon drained and crushed green peppercorns
Matchstick potatoes, recipe follows
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, garnish

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the pork lightly with the salt and pepper. Add the medallions to the pan and cook for 2 1/2 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side. Transfer to a large plate and cover to keep warm.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and when foamy, add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, until soft, 1 minute. Add the white wine and simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 4 minutes. Add the cream, bring to a boil, and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the mustard, whisking to incorporate. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, whisking to incorporate. Stir in the green peppercorns. Return the pork medallions and any accumulated juices to the pan and cook until the meat is just warmed through, about 30 seconds.

To serve, divide the potatoes among the 4 plates. Arrange 2 medallions on each plate and top with sauce. Garnish each serving with parsley and serve.

Matchstick Potatoes:
1/2 pound baking potatoes, like russets, peeled
1/2 pound sweet potatoes, peeled
Salt

Preheat a fryer to 365 degrees F.

Using a mandolin, cut the potatoes into thin matchsticks. Fry separately, in batches, until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.

 

[LisaR]

Thanks everyone for the ideas. I am not receiving email notifications again so I didn't notice the responses until now.

Here is what I ended up doing:

I split it down the middle and rubbed it with garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper inside and out.

I sauted some onions, apples and brown sugar and put those in the middle. I poured apple juice in the bottom of the pan and put baby carrots and potatoes in. It baked for 1 hour and 15 minutes and I have to tell you it was delicious!!! The kids and DH loved it and my mom said it was the best pork she has had in ages. I found the recipe on some website and adapted it to our liking. Thanks again.

Lisa

 

[lilostitch]

I like this recipe, yum!


Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin

1 whole pork tenderloin, about 1 lb.
4 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 tsp. paprika

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients except pork tenderloin. Coat tenderloin well with sauce. Roast at 375 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally until meat thermometer registers 160 degrees. Slice thinly to serve.

 

[LvsTnk]

Thanks everyone for the ideas. I am not receiving email notifications again so I didn't notice the responses until now.

Here is what I ended up doing:

I split it down the middle and rubbed it with garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper inside and out.

I sauted some onions, apples and brown sugar and put those in the middle. I poured apple juice in the bottom of the pan and put baby carrots and potatoes in. It baked for 1 hour and 15 minutes and I have to tell you it was delicious!!! The kids and DH loved it and my mom said it was the best pork she has had in ages. I found the recipe on some website and adapted it to our liking. Thanks again.

Lisa

Sounds delicious!!