Sage and Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloin

AmandaInOz's Note:

From the Jan 07 issue of Martha Stewart Living.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage , finely chopped
• 1 ¼ teaspoons coarse salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (1 ¼ lb) pork tenderloins , tied with kitchen twine
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Stir together garlic, sage, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small bowl.
3. Rub mixture all over pork.
4. Heat a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Add pork and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes.
5. Transfer to oven. Roast pork, turning occasionally, until a thermometer registers 145 to 150, about 20 minutes.
6. Transfer to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Reviews

[Debbb]

This just turned out okay for me. The seasoning was delicious but a tad salty. I couldn't get a crust on the pork even after browning for about 10 minutes & baking for over an hour.

[Jneener79]

If I make this again I will cut down on the salt. I also have never cooked a meat with sage. I was not a fan. Maybe I will try rosemary next time. Over all it was an okay dish.

[likethebird]

Rave reviews for this one! I used four cloves of garlic and 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh chopped sage. Put in on the tenderloin in the morning and wrapped with saran wrap. Followed the directions exactly that evening. In the roasting pan were red potatoes, parsnips and red pepper with some olive oil. Absolutely fabulous meal! The boyfriend gave rave reviews of the pork! Thanks again!