A tenderloin gets an assist from dark brown sugar, paprika

Sunday, July 23, 2017

As its name implies, the tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts of pork, and comes from the full loin. It's mild in flavor and takes well to rubs, marinades and sauces. Tenderloins range in weight from 10 ounces to 1 1/2 pounds. I prefer the smaller 10 to 12 ounce tenderloins and look for those when I am shopping for meat.

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