Simple Parmesan Pork Tenderloin
This simple Parmesan Pork Tenderloin is inspired by a traditional Brazilian recipe. The pork tenderloin is one of the leanest and most tender cuts. It starts cut into pieces and then seasoned and roasted. Then the pieces are coated in irresistible parmesan cheese and finished in the oven to get an amazing crust. The result is a juicy, salty, slightly cheesy, and utterly delicious bite! It's easy to make in the oven so you can enjoy it at home anytime!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black pepper
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Directions
- 1
Cut the pork tenderloin into 2-3 inch chunks/slices. This should yield about 7-8 pieces from the tenderloin. Place into a large resealable bag or deep dish. Add all of the marinade ingredients (vinegar, water, oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, onion powder, and ground coriander). Marinate the pork for 10 minutes up to 24 hours in advance. It's a thick paste, so it will stick to the pork as it cooks later infusing it with flavor, so even a short marinating time will be great.
- 2
Place the marinated pork on an oiled sheet pan. (tip: I line the pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup). Cook the pork under the broiler for 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 3 minutes on the other side. (or in a 450 F degree oven for 10 minutes).
- 3
While the pork is cooking, place the parmesan cheese in a bowl. After 10 minutes cooking time, remove the pork from the oven. Roll the pieces of pork in the parmesan and place them back on the sheet pan. Place back in the oven and cook for a final 8-10 minutes until the parmesan is golden brown and the internal temperature of the pork reaches 165F degrees.