The aroma of rosemary and garlic fills the kitchen as the pork tenderloin emerges from the oven with a caramelized, mahogany crust. Crisp-skinned potato wedges roasted in rendered pork fat provide a sturdy, buttery contrast to the succulent, lean meat.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into thick wedges
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely minced
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of silverskin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Method
- 1Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2Toss the potato wedges on a heavy baking sheet with two tablespoons of olive oil, the rosemary, and salt until evenly coated.
- 3Roast the potatoes for 25 minutes, turning them once halfway through to ensure even browning.
- 4Season the pork tenderloin thoroughly on all sides with salt and pepper.
- 5Heat the remaining olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
- 6Sear the tenderloin until a dark brown crust develops on all sides, about 6 minutes total.
- 7Place the pork on the baking sheet with the potatoes, add the butter and smashed garlic, and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
- 8Rest the meat on a cutting board for 8 minutes before slicing into medallions to retain the internal juices.