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Pork tenderloin with olive Tapenade

We love cooking with pork tenderloin because it is an inexpensive cut of meat that when cooked right, is tender and juicy and has maximum flavor. The olive tapenade just takes things to the next level.

Ingredients (6 servings)

  • 900 g pork tenderloin
  • sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 12 garlic-stuffed large queen olives
  • 55 g (100 ml) Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 14 g (60 ml) sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, extra for garnish
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
Serving
  • 85 g (350 ml) leafy greens

Instructions

  1. Season the pork tenderloins generously with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  3. Combine the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, basil, vinegar and olive oil in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  4. Heat the avocado oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork tenderloins to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes each side.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until they are cooked all the way through.
  6. Once the pork is finished roasting, let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it. This will help it retains its juices.
  7. Slice into medallions and top with olive tapenade and remaining basil before serving. Serve with leafy greens.

Tip

If you have leftovers, this is amazing served as breakfast with a gooey, yolky egg on top.

Recommended special equipment

Food processor