Many times, while researching the best local specials to pair with ZEG Sauces and create fantastic recipes, we come across subtle but important differences in food items.
You may have seen advertisements for pork loin and pork tenderloin.
Although their names are similar (minus the tender), they are completely different cuts of pork with different flavours and cooking methods.
Knowing the differences between pork loin and pork tenderloin will result in pork that is tender, juicy and full of flavour versus something you could use as a door wedge.
Here is a quick summary of the major differences between pork loin and pork tenderloin:
Pork Loin
A.k.a.: Center cut pork loin roast, center cut pork roast, pork center loin roast, pork center cut rib roast, pork loin center cut, pork loin center rib roast, pork loin roast center cut, and pork loin rib half.
Location: The pig’s back.
Size: Pork loin is a large piece of meat, so you can get it cut to order. A typical roast can be anywhere from two to five pounds.
Texture and Flavour: Fairly lean, mild flavored meat with a thick cap of fat on top. Tender if cooked properly.
How to Cook: Pork loin is best grilled over moderate heat or seared then slow roasted in the oven. Be careful not to overcook pork loin.
Pork Tenderloin
A.k.a.: Pork filet, pork tender.
Location: Pork tenderloin is the muscle that runs alongside the pig’s backbone.
Size: Each tenderloin averages about one pound and is sold whole.
Texture and Flavour: Tenderloin is lean, delicately flavored meat. It is the most tender cut of pork if you are quick-cooking it.
How to Cook: Tenderloin should be trimmed of its tough silver skin before cooking. Pork tenderloin absorbs marinades well and should be quickly cooked on a grill, seared, roasted, or sliced and cooked in stir-fries. Since the meat is lean be careful not to overcook it.
Tips for Perfectly Cooked Pork Tenderloin
🐷 Brush the pork tenderloin with additional ZEG Sauces before and after baking.
🐷 Cook at a high temperature so the outside will have nice colour and flavour. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 15-20 minutes, until the pork reaches a temperature of 145°F.
🐷 Use a thermometer to achieve the perfect temperature.
🐷 Allow your meat to rest before cutting. Once an internal temperature is reached of 145°F, remove tenderloin from the oven and cover with tinfoil for 5 minutes.
Now it’s time to get cooking and make the most delicious pork tenderloin you have ever had in your life?
There is a great sale on at your local Lococo’s on Pork Tenderloin for $4.44 / lb.
If you want to take your pork tenderloin to another stratosphere of flavour, try out this delicious recipe: Pork Tenderloin with ZEG Sauce.
And don’t forget your ZEG Sauces to use as a tenderizing marinade and / or to drizzle over your pork tenderloin when serving! Enjoy!
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