Indoor Grilled Pork Tenderloin

(recipe serving size – 2)

For the pork:

1 lb pork tenderloin

1 tb olive oil plus 1 tb for grill pan

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

1/2 tsp granulated garlic

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the tenderloin in the oil and herbs. Once the pan is hot, brush the pan with oil and place the pork into the pan. Tent the pan loosely with aluminum foil and rotate the tenderloin every 3 minutes for 15 minutes, searing the pork on all sides. This will cook the 1-lb tenderloin to a medium doneness (roughly 150 degrees). Remove the tenderloin from the heat 2-3 minutes earlier for medium-rare or leave the pork on the heat for 2-3 minutes more for well done.

If you have a meat thermometer, you can gauge how cooked your tenderloin is by the following temperatures — 145 degrees for medium-rare, 150 degrees for medium, 160 degrees for well done.

Once the tenderloin has reached your desired doneness, remove the pork from the pan, cover with aluminum foil and allow the meat to rest for 3-5 minutes. Cut the tenderloin into 1/2-inch slices at an angle and serve on a roll, over rice, pasta, a salad or with a side of your choice!