Name: Tender and Flavorful Kalamata Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Tender and Flavorful Kalamata Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary

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This Kalamata Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary is a perfect dish for a special dinner. The combination of juicy pork tenderloin, tangy kalamata olives, and fragrant rosemary creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your guests asking for more. It's easy to make and sure to impress!

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned.
Add garlic and rosemary to the skillet and cook for another minute.
Transfer the pork tenderloin and the garlic-rosemary mixture to a baking dish.
Top the pork with kalamata olives.
Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

Kalamata olives are named after the city of Kalamata in Greece, where they are traditionally grown.

Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that is tender and flavorful when cooked properly.

Rosemary is a fragrant herb that adds a Mediterranean flair to this dish.