Tenderloin

There is no one definitive history of tenderloin recipes. This cut of meat has been enjoyed by people all over the world for centuries, and each culture has its own unique way of preparing it.

Some believe that the tenderloin got its name from the fact that it is the most tender part of the cow. Others say that the name comes from the French word for daintiness or delicacy, filet. Whatever the origin of the name, there is no doubt that tenderloin is one of the most popular cuts of beef.

In the United States, tenderloin is often used in steak recipes. It is typically grilled or pan-fried and served with a variety of sauces. One of the most popular sauces for tenderloin is a creamy horseradish sauce.

Advice

When making tenderloin, it is important to use the right cooking technique. The best way to ensure a juicy, tender cut of meat is to bring the tenderloin to room temperature before cooking. This will help the meat to cook evenly, which will make it more tender. Additionally, it is important to not overcook the meat. A good rule of thumb is to cook it for about 12 minutes per inch of thickness. Finally, it is important to use the right seasoning to bring out the flavor of the tenderloin. Try using a combination of herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, garlic, and onion powder. This will make your tenderloin especially delicious.

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Recipes

 

Garlicky Beef Tenderloin With Orange Horseradish Sauce

5/5 - 2029 votes

• beef tenderloin
• an orange zest
• salt
• black pepper
• rosemary
• garlic
• white horseradish
• crème fraîche
• olive oil

 

Balsamic Roast Pork Tenderloins

4.6/5 - 312 votes

• steak seasoning
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• rosemary
• thyme
• pork tenderloin
• garlic

 

Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and White Wine Cream Sauce.

3.8/5 - 1606 votes

• olive oil
• beef tenderloin
• white wine
• parmesan cheese
• peppercorn
• mushroom
• heavy cream
• dijon mustard
• butter
• thyme
• salt
• salt

 

Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Sauce

4.98/5 - 285 votes

• olive oil
• soy sauce
• honey
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• paprika
• salt
• pork tenderloin
• apple cider vinegar
• garlic

 

Perfect Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 437 votes

• seasoning
• salt
• pork tenderloin

 

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

3.7/5 - 381 votes

• black pepper
• fennel seed
• pork tenderloin
• salt
• olive oil
• garlic
• bacon
• rosemary

 

Spicy Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 252 votes

• salt
• pork tenderloin
• rosemary
• red pepper
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Blackberry Jalapeno Glazed Pork Tenderloin

4.7/5 - 107 votes

• blackberry jalapeno glaze
• ice
• garlic
• olive oil
• butter
• black pepper
• jalapeño
• wine
• blackberry preserve
• cornstarch
• salt
• red wine vinegar
• red pepper flake
• pork tenderloin
• brown sugar
• water

 

Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 259 votes

• pork tenderloin
• olive oil
• salt
• garlic
• white pepper
• thyme

 

Roasted Beef Tenderloin with French Onion Au Jus

4.18/5 - 249 votes

• beef broth
• worchestire sauce
• beef tenderloin
• red wine
• peppercorn
• thyme
• garlic
• onion
• thyme
• butter
• salt

 

Rosemary Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce

4.28/5 - 207 votes

• heavy cream
• beef tenderloin
• white wine
• mushroom
• parmesan cheese
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• rosemary
• butter
• dijon mustard
• shallot
• garlic
• salt
• salt

 

Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish

4.1/5 - 119 votes

• salt
• pork tenderloin
• orange juice
• medjool date
• cilantro
• olive oil

 

Pork Tenderloin With Shallots and Prunes

4/5 - 314 votes

• BRINED PORK
• thyme branch
• pork tenderloin
• allspice berry
• black peppercorn
• bay leaf
• brown sugar
• salt
• SAUCE AND ROAST
• salt
• butter
• madeira
• olive oil
• chicken broth
• red wine
• thyme
• ginger
• orange zest
• potato starch dissolved
• shallot
• prune

 

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

4.95/5 - 102 votes

• pork tenderloin
• olive oil
• honey
• streaky bacon
• salt

 

Pork Tenderloin, the Best Ever

5/5 - 132 votes

• mushroom soup
• lipton onion soup
• all purpose flour
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• water
• pork tenderloin

 

Sweet Bacon-Wrapped Venison Tenderloin

5/5 - 132 votes

• bacon
• sugar
• soy sauce
• venison tenderloin
• dark brown sugar

 

Bacon-Herb Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

4.7/5 - 52 votes

• salt
• rosemary
• thyme
• garlic
• sage
• bacon
• olive oil
• excess pork tenderloin

 

Herbed Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 128 votes

• lemon juice
• garlic
• pork tenderloin
• onion
• rosemary
• salt
• basil
• oregano
• paprika
• pepper
• thyme
• oil

 

Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mustard Sauce

5/5 - 65 votes

• dijon mustard
• mustard
• water
• cream
• pepper
• salt
• oil
• parsley
• tarragon
• pork tenderloin

 

Beef Tenderloin With Red Wine, Anchovies, Garlic and Thyme

4/5 - 197 votes

• arugula
• milled black pepper
• salt
• red wine
• anchovy
• brandy
• olive oil
• thyme
• sugar
• beef tenderloin
• butter
• garlic
• shallot

 

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

4.4/5 - 49 votes

• salt
• pork tenderloin
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• dijon mustard
• bacon
• light brown sugar

 

Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Marsala Sauce

4.99/5 - 57 votes

• pork tenderloin
• olive oil
• garlic
• all purpose flour
• marsala
• cream
• shallot
• chicken broth
• butter
• mushroom
• tarragon

 

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Romesco

4/5 - 74 votes

• salt
• pork tenderloin
• garlic
• aleppo pepper
• carrot
• pine nut
• green
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil

 

Sweet-and-Sour Pork Tenderloin

4.9/5 - 40 votes

• red wine vinegar
• red pepper flake
• black pepper
• fennel
• red leaf lettuce
• onion
• pork tenderloin
• butter
• salt
• olive oil
• honey

 

Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin Recipe

4.9/5 - 19 votes

• salt
• chive
• salt
• beef tenderloin
• horseradish cream sauce
• shallot
• butter
• thyme

 

Kuku Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

5/5 - 42 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• cinnamon
• coriander
• egg
• cilantro
• parsley
• cardamom
• cumin
• onion
• barberry
• dill frond
• green onion
• vegetable oil
• turmeric
• sumac
• beef tenderloin
• bread crumb
• romaine lettuce

 

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

4.7/5 - 35 votes

• salt
• pork tenderloin
• bacon
• spinach
• tomato
• pesto
• pine nut
• cream cheese

 

Green Curry Pork Tenderloin

4.3/5 - 53 votes

• salt
• salt
• lime juice
• light brown sugar
• sugar
• vegetable oil
• lime zest
• coconut milk
• garlic
• shallot
• soy sauce
• cumin seed
• cilantro
• orange juice
• green thai curry paste
• maple syrup
• sesame oil
• pork tenderloin
• vegetable oil
• pumpkin seed

 

Turkey Tenderloin With Lemon and Dijon Mustard

4/5 - 69 votes

• turkey tenderloin
• olive oil
• thyme
• lemon zest
• garlic powder
• dijon mustard
• lemon juice
• black pepper
• salt

 

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

4/5 - 59 votes

• brown sugar
• onion powder
• oregano
• black pepper
• mustard powder
• garlic powder
• pork tenderloin
• ketchup
• bacon

 

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

4.8/5 - 17 votes

• HERB SAUCE
• black pepper
• salt
• parsley
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• garlic
• green onion
• oregano
• red wine vinegar
• PORK TENDERLOIN
• lemon zest
• pork tenderloin
• cumin
• salt
• olive oil
• brown sugar
• smoked paprika

 

Garlic Brown Butter Roasted Beef Tenderloin

5/5 - 29 votes

• white pepper
• beef tenderloin
• butter
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic

 

Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

4.3/5 - 39 votes

• light brown sugar
• garlic
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• rosemary
• pork tenderloin
• black pepper
• salt
• nonstick spray

 

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin

4/5 - 51 votes

• garlic
• apple cider vinegar
• water
• cornstarch
• thyme
• dijon mustard
• pork tenderloin
• brown sugar
• honey
• salt
• black pepper

 

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

3.5/5 - 19 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• pork tenderloin
• olive oil
• cumin
• garlic powder
• chili powder

 

Roast Beef Tenderloin With Garlic and Rosemary

4.7/5 - 27 votes

• salt
• salt
• greek yogurt
• vegetable oil
• beef tenderloin
• lemon zest
• sour cream
• horseradish
• rosemary
• garlic
• butter

 

Sriracha Lime Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin

4.54/5 - 26 votes

• cornstarch
• garlic powder
• ginger
• black pepper
• lime juice
• honey
• turkey tenderloin
• sriracha hot sauce
• salt
• chicken stock

 

Blueberry-Onion Sauced Pork Tenderloin

4.5/5 - 22 votes

• cherry tomato
• blueberry
• salt
• port wine
• black pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• butter
• sugar
• onion
• pork tenderloin

 

Herb and Spice Beef Tenderloin Roast

4.5/5 - 24 votes

• dijon mustard
• leaf rosemary
• leaf tarragon
• black pepper
• salt
• nutmeg
• allspice
• garlic
• leaf thyme
• beef tenderloin roast

 

Mustard-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

4.5/5 - 20 votes

• mustard
• rosemary
• pork tenderloin
• salt
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• black pepper
• garlic
• honey
• lemon juice

 

Honey Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin

4.5/5 - 20 votes

• garlic
• cilantro
• chili powder
• pork tenderloin
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• chipotle
• honey

 

Honey Dijon Garlic Roasted Pork Tenderloin

4.87/5 - 23 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• dijon mustard
• black pepper
• pork tenderloin
• honey
• garlic

 

Pork Tenderloin With Mushrooms and Onions

4/5 - 34 votes

• salt
• sugar
• pork tenderloin
• chicken broth
• white wine
• all purpose flour
• black pepper
• onion
• olive oil
• butter
• mushroom

 

Apple Pork Tenderloin in Puff Pastry

4/5 - 34 votes

• granny smith apple
• egg
• onion
• thyme
• puff pastry
• salt
• black pepper
• pork tenderloin
• apple juice
• butter
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt

 

Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Creamed Corn

4.6/5 - 16 votes

• creamed corn
• black pepper
• cherry
• olive oil
• chili powder
• water
• light cream
• butter
• pork tenderloin
• salt
• green onion
• ears corn

 

Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Port Sauce

4.5/5 - 18 votes

• beef broth
• port wine
• mushroom
• cornstarch
• olive oil
• butter
• black
• salt
• dijon mustard
• shallot
• garlic
• beef tenderloin

 

Beer-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Red Cabbage

3.6/5 - 47 votes

• salt
• apple cider vinegar
• apple
• red cabbage
• lager
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• butter
• bay leaf
• pork tenderloin
• olive oil

 

Spicy Fried Turkey Tenderloins

4.2/5 - 25 votes

• cajun
• oil
• all purpose flour
• turkey tenderloin
• garlic powder
• half

 

Asian Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Glaze (Slow Cooker)

4.95/5 - 17 votes

• cornstarch
• garlic powder
• powdered ginger
• cinnamon
• red pepper
• powdered clove
• brown sugar
• water
• black pepper
• rice vinegar
• pork tenderloin
• soy sauce
• ginger
• salt
• cilantro
• lime

 

Mushroom Bacon Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 17 votes

• bread crumb
• parsley
• olive oil
• garlic
• pork tenderloin
• dijon mustard
• pepper
• bacon
• mushroom
• salt

 

Baked Pork Tenderloin

4/5 - 27 votes

• black pepper
• tenderloin
• thyme
• mustard
• garlic

 

Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 15 votes

• butter
• chili powder
• black pepper
• paprika
• maple
• garlic powder
• salt
• pork tenderloin
• olive
• brown sugar

 

Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin.

4.15/5 - 34 votes

• rosemary
• thyme
• smithfield garlic
• onion
• carrot
• olive oil
• pancetta
• thyme
• salt

 

Pork Tenderloin with Kale and Kimchi

3.8/5 - 29 votes

• salt
• kimchi
• soy sauce
• pork tenderloin
• kale
• vegetable oil

 

Simple Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

4.5/5 - 13 votes

• peach
• balsamic vinegar
• brown sugar
• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• pork tenderloin
• grill seasoning

 

Sage and Cumin Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 8 votes

• shallot
• cumin
• paprika
• salt
• garlic
• olive oil
• white pepper
• pork tenderloin
• white wine
• sage
• marinade
• tenderloin
• cayenne pepper

 

Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Braised Greens

4.3/5 - 12 votes

• black pepper
• dinner roll
• oregano
• tomato
• onion
• chicken broth
• chicken stock
• red pepper flake
• cajun spice
• olive oil
• apple cider vinegar
• salt
• garlic
• pork tenderloin
• bacon
• kale

 

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

4.5/5 - 12 votes

• chicken stock
• cornstarch
• olive oil
• butter
• chili powder
• paprika
• pork tenderloin
• oregano
• cumin
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• salt

 

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

4.94/5 - 31 votes

• black pepper
• garlic powder
• salt
• chicken stock
• white wine
• pork tenderloin
• olive oil
• italian seasoning

 

Garlic and Herb Rub Pork Tenderloin

4.74/5 - 15 votes

• olive
• oregano
• rosemary
• thyme
• pork tenderloin
• chili powder
• salt
• garlic

 

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Porcini Broth

4.7/5 - 10 votes

• salt
• chicken stock
• pork tenderloin
• shallot
• porcini mushroom
• olive oil
• carrot
• cultivated mushroom

 

Grilled Pork Tenderloin With a Hawaiian-Style Sauce

4.5/5 - 9 votes

• black pepper
• pork broth
• pineapple
• brown mustard
• yellow mustard
• salt
• garlic
• brown sugar
• honey
• horseradish
• ketchup
• pork tenderloin

 

Cider Braised Pork Tenderloin with Apples

4.7/5 - 20 votes

• apple cider
• butter
• rosemary
• thyme
• olive oil
• pork tenderloin
• shallot
• salt
• all purpose flour
• black pepper
• mustard
• garlic
• tart sweet apple

 

Pistachio Crusted Pork Tenderloin with White Wine Dijon Sauce

5/5 - 7 votes

• White Wine Dijon Sauce
• shallot
• chicken stock
• heavy cream
• dijon mustard
• thyme
• mustard
• rosemary
• sage
• white wine
• black pepper
• salt
• butter
• garlic
• thyme
• mustard powder
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• pork tenderloin
• pistachio

 

Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 8 votes

• italian seasoning
• pork tenderloin
• black pepper
• salt
• butter
• garlic

 

Apple Glazed Pork Tenderloin

3.5/5 - 8 votes

• salt
• rosemary
• apple butter
• honey
• butter
• pork tenderloin
• dijon mustard
• apple

 

Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin

4.93/5 - 14 votes

• dijon mustard
• olive oil
• bay leaf
• pork tenderloin
• sweet apple cider rochdale apple cider
• butter
• salt
• brown sugar
• honey
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt

 

Instant Pot Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

5/5 - 7 votes

• pork tenderloin
• cornstarch
• garlic powder
• orange zest
• tamari sauce
• orange juice
• garlic
• water
• honey
• olive oil

 

Green Curry Pork Tenderloin

4.4/5 - 8 votes

• salt
• pumpkin seed
• agave nectar
• lime juice
• vegetable oil
• vegetable oil
• maple syrup
• sesame oil
• lime zest
• coconut milk
• garlic
• shallot
• pork tenderloin
• cilantro
• green curry paste
• soy sauce
• orange juice

 

Pork Tenderloin Marinade

5/5 - 6 votes

• lemon juice
• soy sauce
• white wine vinegar
• mustard
• pork tenderloin
• black pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• brown sugar
• garlic

 

Grilled Pork Tenderloin in Charred-Chile Adobo

4.5/5 - 7 votes

• guacamole
• allspice berry
• italian oregano
• salt
• cumin seed
• orange juice
• pork tenderloin
• ancho chile
• guajillo chile
• pasilla chile
• clove
• corn tortilla
• garlic
• red jalapeño
• pasilla chile

 

Carolina Pork Tenderloin with Peach BBQ Sauce and Sweet Potato Hash Browns

4.8/5 - 5 votes

• black pepper
• black pepper
• nonstick spray
• bagged onion
• hickory barbecue seasoning
• garlic
• worcestershire sauce
• peach nectar
• apple cider vinegar
• celery
• virgin bloody mary
• pork tenderloin
• butter
• parsley
• hot sauce
• salt
• peach
• peach
• brown sugar
• vegetable oil
• sweet potato

 

Lemon Thyme Pork Tenderloin

3.7/5 - 19 votes

• lemon zest
• salt
• thyme
• lemon juice
• white pepper
• olive oil
• pork tenderloin
• garlic

 

Beef Tenderloin in a Cream Cheese and Mushroom Steak Sauce

4/5 - 11 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• onion
• garlic
• parsley
• half
• black pepper
• beef tenderloin steak
• cream cheese
• mushroom

 

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Sour Cherry Sauce

4.6/5 - 5 votes

• dill
• salt
• cornstarch
• olive oil
• pork tenderloin
• sour cherry
• chicken stock
• bacon
• shallot

 

Cider-Brined Pork Tenderloins with Roasted Apples

5/5 - 5 votes

• salt
• carrot
• red pepper
• cinnamon
• shallot
• pork tenderloin
• olive oil
• apple cider vinegar
• apple cider
• canola oil
• orange juice
• butter
• black peppercorn
• coriander seed
• garlic
• pink lady apple
• thyme
• sorghum syrup
• chicken stock
• ice

 

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peanut-Lime Sauce

5/5 - 5 votes

• rice vinegar
• lime
• pork tenderloin
• red pepper flake
• black pepper
• coriander
• apricot preserve
• cilantro
• orange juice
• soy sauce
• peanut butter
• garlic

 

Chile-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin with Garlic-Herb Oil

5/5 - 4 votes

• salt
• salt
• garlicherb oil
• ancho chile
• cumin
• olive oil
• paprika
• cayenne pepper
• red pepper flake
• garlic powder
• canola oil
• chive
• cilantro
• parsley
• coriander
• garlic
• beef tenderloin
• olive oil

 

Pork Tenderloin Marinade

5/5 - 5 votes

• dijon mustard
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• pork tenderloin
• rosemary
• garlic
• salt
• lemon zest

 

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

3.8/5 - 4 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• pork tenderloin
• onion
• garlic
• spinach
• mushroom
• olive oil
• cream cheese

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