Mama w her babies

Mama w her babies

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Grilled Pork Tenderloin



This week I picked up I picked up a package of pork tenderloins at the store to roast for this weekend. They usually come 2 per package. You can do them out on the grill or roast them in the oven which is what I will be doing.  Hopefully you will have leftovers.  They are great in salad or on a sandwich.  

In the old days commercial pork was raised on slop, which were scraps from the kitchen so trichinosis was often found in pork products if the meat was not cooked well enough.  However, new regulations have put a stop to this and in doing so have pretty much put an end to trichinosis in pork.  Cooking meat to 160°F will still have some pink, which will make the pork juicy.  If the pork is contaminated, cooking it to 137°F will kill any trichinosis.  Trichinosis is caused by little parasitic worms that get into the muscles including the diaphragm and can be fatal if not treated. Please note that if your pork comes from a small farmer & was raised on slop, trichinosis could most likely be present. 

Pork Tenderloins
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Kosher Salt
Italian Seasoning

1.    Preheat grill.
2.    Place tenderloin in a dish and coat well with enough olive oil.
3.    Liberally sprinkle each of the remaining ingredients over the tenderloin.
4.    Grill turning often until done, internal temperature should be about 160°F.

To roast them in the oven, place them in a baking dish/roasting pan and place them in the oven at 450°F until the internal temp reaches 160°F, about 45min to an hr. 


Be creative, have fun and enjoy!!!

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