Meat

Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is the small psoas muscle, analogous to beef fillet—very tender, very lean, and quick to cook. Whole tenderloins are often roasted or grilled after a sear; medallions suit pan sauces. Mild flavour takes marinades, mustard crusts, and fruit glazes. The silver skin must be removed or it shrinks and chews. It is prized for weeknight speed and for guests who want tender pork without a long braise. Do not overcook past a blush of pink (per local safe temps). Rest before slicing. Price per kilo is high for pork because yield per animal is low.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Centre

Head

Tail

Characteristics

Preparations

FreshGrilledMarinatedMedallionsRoastedTrimmed

Traits

Easy To DryFastLeanMildQuick CookTenderloinVery LeanVery Tender

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 186

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 8.7 g
Saturated Fat 4.88 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.95 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.03 g
Cholesterol 72.6 mg
Sodium 56.9 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 22.8 g
Water 61.6 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 186 kcal
Water 61.6 g
Protein 22.8 g
Fat 8.7 g
- Saturated Fat 4.88 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.95 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.03 g
  - Omega-3 0.1 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 39.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.78 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 6.03 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.65 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.7 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 8.5 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.31 mg
- Vitamin K 1.5 µg
Minerals 404 mg
- Major Minerals 403 mg
  - Calcium 33 mg
  - Sodium 56.9 mg
  - Potassium 313 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Cholesterol 72.6 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.78 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.22 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 6.03 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.65 · vitamin-b6: 0.43 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.7 · vitamin-b9-folate: 8.5 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.31 · vitamin-k: 1.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 56.89 · Potassium: 313 · Calcium: 33 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

1950

Retail boneless pork tenderloins became a convenience roast in supermarkets.

1990

Food magazines pushed stuffed and glazed tenderloins as easy dinner-party centres.