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Brined Pork Tenderloin

Make a cast iron pork tenderloin with an apple cider brine. This simple cider brined pork loin recipe makes a tender pork tenderloin.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Brined Pork, Brined tenderloin, cast iron pork tenderloin, cider brined pork loin, Pork Tenderloin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Brining Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 264kcal
Author Evelyn

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, salt, bay leaves, garlic and peppercorns
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the salt is dissolved
  • Remove from heat and allow brine to completely cool
  • Place the tenderloin in a marinade/brine container or a ziplock bag and pour in the cooled brine
  • Cover and place in fridge overnight
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
  • Remove the pork tenderloin from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet (oven-safe skillet) over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the pork loin on all sides until lightly brown.
  • Place skillet with pork loin in oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Slice tenderloin and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 5326mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg