What I have on hand-- dinner tonight?

I'm not feeling very creative right now but I know I'm on the verge of figuring something out for dinner with this list of ingredients.. maybe someone could steer me in the right direction?

1 1.5 lb boneless pork tenderloin
garlic
onion
olive oil
McCormick "Hot Madras" curry powder
lemon
basmati rice
thai lemon rice

What's the best way to cook a tenderloin without it taking all day and most of the night? What should I use on the pork before I cook it? Am I way off in thinking these things could totally go together? My brain is totally frozen today. Thanks!

Pork tenderloin cooks quite quickly. And they're always boneless.

In any case, sliver the garlic or mash it and mix it with pepper and herbs (sage, rosemary, or thyme work nicely). Make small slits in the meat and insert the garlic mixture. Rub the tenderloin all over with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. I suppose you could try the curry powder in lieu of herbs but I'd go lightly on it.

Roast in a 400 degree oven for about 25-35 minutes (thermometer should reach 160) remove and let rest for about 10 minutes.

You could concoct a side dish with the curry, onion and rice. I'd saute the onion and stir it into the cooked rice to which I might add some curry powder as it cooks.

Then slice and serve the pork over the rice.

Enjoy.

Pork tenderloin cooks pretty quickly; perhaps 20 minutes total.

The simplest thing I can imagine is to make a seasoned rice (sauce onion and garlic with spices, add rice, water, salt, and cook until done). Then top with pan roasted pork tenderloin.

I would probably only cook the meat until it reaches 135 degrees and then let it rest for 10 minutes. The temp will rise another 10 degrees or so.

Cook the tenderloin after rubbing it with olive oil, lemon, garlic and pepper. Salt wouldn't hurt if you have it

Make your rice
Serve the terderloin with rice, and a veggie.


Throw away the Mcormick curry powder. Go to an Indian market for masalas instead. Your tongue will thank you.

All good ideas, I didn't realize it cooked so quickly. I don't really do a whole lot with pork other than grilling pork chops... and the curry was with one of those "buy one get one" deals at Jewel, so after picking up my cream of tartar for lemon meringue pie, I decided to try something new... maybe I'll skip it though