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Pork Tenderloin with Herbed Breadcrumb Crust

4.3

(97)

Simple, appealing and perfect with the polenta. Pour a Barbera or Pinot Bianco.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

6 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 3/4 teaspoons crumbled bay leaves
3 pounds pork tenderloins, trimmed
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Dip into eggs, then into breadcrumb mixture, coating completely.

    Step 3

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of pork; cook until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place on rack set in large roasting pan. Wipe out skillet. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon oil and pork.

    Step 4

    Roast pork until crust is golden and thermometer inserted into center registers 155°F, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board. Let stand 5 minutes. Slice pork and serve.

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