Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb-and-Mustard Crust Recipe

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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Herb-and-Mustard Crust
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450.
  2. Rinse tenderloin and pat dry.
  3. Using a sharp paring knife, make several slits in the tenderloin and insert garlic slivers.
  4. Use about half the garlic.
  5. In a mortar& pestle (or small food processor), mash the fennel seeds and the remainder of the sliced garlic with about 1 tsp.
  6. Salt to form a paste.
  7. Combine fennel-garlic mixture with chopped rosemary, mixture will be crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle the pork tenderloin with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
  9. Rub dijon mustard all over surface of the meat.
  10. Pat the herb mixture onto the surface of the meat, it should adhere to the mustard.
  11. Place a cast iron skillet (or other heavy-bottomed skillet) over medium heat till hot.
  12. Add oil, allow oil to get quite hot, just before the smoking point.
  13. Add the tenderloin to the pan.
  14. DO NOT TOUCH IT FOR AT LEAST TWO MINUTES!
  15. Then lift it with tongs and sear the other sides, repeating until the surface is browned and crusty.
  16. Some of the coating will adhere to the pan, that's OK.
  17. Place the pan in the hot oven and roast for 20 minutes, or until tenderloin is cooked to your liking (at least 145 degrees).
  18. Allow meat to rest, covered, for about ten minutes before slicing and serving.
  19. You can deglaze the pan with a little white wine or lemon juice to make a delicious pan sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 217.27 Kcal (910 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.14g 13%
Cholesterol 98.26mg 33%
Sodium 194.89mg 8%
Potassium 643.62mg 14%
Total Carbs 1.53g 1%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 3%
Protein 32.36g 65%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 28.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.53 Kcal (538 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.81g 13%
Cholesterol 58.13mg 33%
Sodium 115.29mg 8%
Potassium 380.75mg 14%
Total Carbs 0.91g 1%
Sugars 0.07g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 3%
Protein 19.15g 65%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 11%
Calcium 16.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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