Peppered Pork Tenderloin with Dill Oil
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces porkThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers. This recipe also requires making Dill Oil.
Serve with Cheese Grits or Cheesy Quinoa or Low Sodium Cheesy Quinoa or Plain Grits or Romano Grits
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Serve with Caesar Salad or Grilled Caesar Salad or Parmesan Squash or Parmesan Zucchini
Ingredients
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 4 tsp., ground Black pepper |
| 16 ounces Pork tenderloin (about 1 tenderloin) |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 4 tsp. Dill Oil |
Instructions
Combine the salt and pepper on a plate.
Cut the pork tenderloin into four 4 ounce sections. Roll each section in the pepper mixture until well coated.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the pork tenderloin and sear about 30 seconds on each side.
Place the pan in the oven and roast for about 15 to 18 minutes. Turn at least once during the roasting time.
Serve with 1 teaspoon dill oil on top of each serving.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Cheese Grits
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly add the grits. Stir continuously while adding the grits. Add the salt and stir. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the grits for 12 minutes, stirring to…
Cheesy Quinoa
Place the water in a small sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, add the quinoa. Reduce the heat to a high simmer. Cover the pan partially. Cook until the water is almost evaporated. Stir occasionally. When the quinoa is just tender, add the goat cheese, the parmesan…
Low Sodium Cheesy Quinoa
Place the water in a small sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, add the quinoa. Reduce the heat to a high simmer. Cover the pan partially. Cook until the water is almost evaporated. Stir occasionally. When the quinoa is just tender, add the goat cheese, the parmesan…
Plain Grits
Place the water and salt in a large sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, slowly pour in the grits while whisking continuously. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Whisk frequently. When the grits are nearly done most of the water will…
Romano Grits
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils reduce the heat to medium-high and slowly add the grits. Stir continuously while adding the grits. Add the salt and stir. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the grits for 12 minutes stirring to…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Caesar Salad
Place the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, honey, parmesan cheese, and yogurt in a blender or mini-chopper and process until smooth. Chill for at least 2 hours. Rinse the lettuce, drain, and dry in a salad spinner or patting gently with paper towels. Slice the lettuce crosswise and…
Grilled Caesar Salad
Place the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, lemon juice, mustard, honey, parmesan cheese, and yogurt in a blender and process until smooth. Chill for at least 2 hours. Rinse the romaine lettuce well. Do not detach the leaves from the root. Cut the romaine lettuce lengthwise into two halves. Preheat a…
Parmesan Squash
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…
Parmesan Zucchini
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the zucchini and then slice lengthwise. Spray the hot pan with oil and place the six halves in the pan cut side down. Roast for about 20 minutes.…
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Recipe Notes
For some this may seem a lot of pepper. It is a bit spicy, but searing and then roasting mellows the flavor a lot. It’s important to not let the pan get too hot, or it will burn the pepper and then the flavors will be spicy and bitter. I like this best with the cheesy grits.