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Equipment

  • meat tenderizer
  • instant read thermometer
  • baking pan with rack

Ingredients

  • pork tenderloin
  • Kosher salt
  • coarse black pepper

Instructions 

Setup

  • Preheat the oven to 275°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a baking rack on the baking sheet.

Prep

  • Wrap tenderloin in plastic wrap and pound flat to a consistent 1-inch thickness.
  • Cut flattened tenderloin into ½ pound steaks
  • Sprinkle each steak on all sides with kosher salt and coarse ground pepper.

Cook

  • Place the baking sheet in the oven at 275°F for 25-35 (40-50) minutes until the pork reaches a temperature of 140°F.
  • Remove pork from the baking rack and dry each steak with paper towels.
  • Let the pork sit for 10 minutes.

Sear

  • Heat an oiled pan over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the steaks for 1-2 minutes per side until browned.