Pork Tenderloin

 This recipe bakes either low and slow, or fast if you are in a hurry. The pork tenderloin stays moist and tender. This recipe is so simple and easy to make, and it will please the pickiest of eaters.

Ingredients

salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. coriander
2 Tbs. oil
1 1/2 to 2 lb. pork tenderloin

Directions

Preheat oven to 200° if you want to cook it low and slow. Or you can heat the oven to 400°.

In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and coriander.

Pierce the pork loin with a fork all over. This helps the seasonings to go deep into the meat.

Rub 1 tablespoon oil over the outside of the pork loin.

Season the outside with salt and pepper. Then sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder and coriander all over the pork loin.  Rub the spices into the meat with your hands until it is evenly coated.

In a large cast iron skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.  Brown all sides of the pork loin in the hot oil. 

Place the skillet, with the pork tenderloin's fat layer facing up, in the oven and bake for 5 to 6 hours or until the internal temperature is at least 150° to 160° F. on an instant read meat thermometer.  It may take more or less time, depending on your oven and the weight of the pork loin, so be sure to check it after 4 1/2 hours. 

If you are in a hurry and baking the pork loin in the 400° oven, bake for 7 minutes. Turn the pork loin over and bake for another 7 to 8 minutes, or until the pork loin reads 150° to 160°. 

Remove the pork loin from the oven and allow the pork loin to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.