Festive Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloin
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced*
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • ⅛ tsp of black pepper
  • ¼ tsp of salt

Instructions

Step 1:

Trim the excess fat from the pork tenderloin. Place it in a 13x9-inch baking dish.

Step 2:

Top the tenderloin evenly with the onion and peppers. Sprinkle it with black pepper and salt.**

Step 3:

Refrigerate for 1 hour to marinate.

Festive Pork Tenderloin Graphic

Step 4:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 5:

Bake tenderloin covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and flip, and then top again with onions and peppers.

Step 6:

Bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 155°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 7:

Slice the tenderloin into half-inch slices. Garnish with the peppers and onions before serving.

*Try different color bell pepper combinations like orange and yellow.

**Pork pairs well with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, too.