PORK TENDERLOINS - PAN SEARED OVEN-ROASTED

PORK TENDERLOINS - PAN SEARED OVEN-ROASTED image

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pork tenderloins, 12 to 16 oz each, trimmed of fat & silver skin
1 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsps vegetable oil

Steps:

Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle tenderloins evenly with salt & pepper & rub seasonings into meat. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until smoking. Place both tenderloins in skillet; cook until well browned, 3 minutes. Using tongs, rotate tenderloins 1/4 turn; cook until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat until all sides are browned. Transfer tenderloins to a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven (reserve skillet if making pan sauce). Roast until internal temperature registers 135 to 140 degrees on an instant-read thermometer; 8 to 16 minutes. Begin pan sauce, if making, while meat roasts. Transfer tenderloins to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil (continue pan sauce, if making); let rest until the internal temperature is 140 to 150 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut tenderloins crosswise into 1/2 inch-thick slices, arrange on platter or individual plates and spoon sauce over, serve immediately.