Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 to 2 lbs pork tenderloin
• 4 tbsp EVOO
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Italian seasonings

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. 2Unpack pork tenderloin, if present, remove top layer of fat with sharp knife
3. 3Poke holes in pork tenderloin
4. 4Rub with EVOO, salt, pepper, and Italian seasonings
5. 5Heat EVOO in case iron skillet on medium-high heat
6. 6Wait until skillet is hot, wet hands and flick water into pan, if it sizzles, it’s read
7. 7Sear pork tenderloin on all sides, 1-2 minutes each side, total 6 minutes
8. 8Remove skillet from stove and place in 400-degreeoven
9. 9Cook another 15-20 minutes
10. 10Measure internal temperature with meat thermometer, make sure reading is 145-155 degrees F
11. 11Remove from oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes
12. 12Plate and serve
13. 13*Clean cast iron skillet when still warm. Use with just warm water and stainless-steel scrubbing pad. Do not use dish or other soap. Once clean dry immediately with towel. Rub small amount of EVOO over inside of skillet and store in dry place.