Butcher's advice: Don't cook pork tenderloin according to time. Monitor the temperature inside the meat and don't cut it immediately after cooking
Pork tenderloin in pepper sauce is a dish that will surprise gourmets with its ease and simplicity of preparation. The trick is in well-prepared meat. Because pork tenderloin is of high quality and tender, it does not require any long and complicated cooking.
Pork tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts of meat, but it can also dry out easily if cooked incorrectly. It's low in fat, so a few extra minutes in the pan can make a huge difference between juicy and dry meat.
The key is therefore a short cooking time, the right temperature and then resting. You should only cut it after a few minutes of resting. This will help the juices to distribute better in the meat and the tenderloin will not fall apart when slicing.
Heat treatment is what it's all about
Let the whole piece of meat brown quickly in a pan first and then finish cooking it in the oven. The advantage is more even heating. It is important not to cook the meat for too long. Learn to use a meat thermometer and monitor the temperature inside the meat, not just the time specified in the recipe.
Tenderloin can also be prepared on the grill. Sear it briefly over direct heat to brown it, then finish it on a milder part of the grill. It is especially important not to overcook the meat when grilling tenderloin, as the high heat works differently than in the oven and the meat can dry out more easily and quickly.
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What do the different degrees of doneness mean?
You will often find pork tenderloin in varying degrees of doneness. A slightly pink center means juicier meat, while a fully cooked tenderloin will be firmer and usually drier.
There is no need to constantly turn, pierce or cut the tenderloin while it is cooking. Frequent piercing will also cause the juices to escape and the meat to dry out. When finished, let it rest for a few minutes before cutting across the grain into evenly thick slices or thicker blocks. The result will be meat that holds its shape but remains tender and juicy.
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Pork tenderloin with pepper sauce
Our quick minute-long pork tenderloin with spicy pepper sauce will be appreciated by gourmets and lovers of quick meals. You can also enhance the sauce by using multi-colored peppercorns and whole green or pink bell peppers.
