Pork tenderloin is a delicious but occasionally tricky cut of meat to eat. While the tenderloin is the most tender part of the pig (obviously), it also lacks a lot of the fat you can find on other cuts. As a result, it can sometimes be difficult to cook a tenderloin to completion without drying it out, especially if you want to keep it whole and impress your Christmas dinner guests.
To help ensure you give this fantastic cut of pork the respect it deserves, here is a recipe for an electric skillet pork tenderloin. Tender, juicy, perfectly cooked, and with a delicious pan sauce to go with it, it’s sure to become one of your holiday season favorites in no time at all.
Ingredients
You will need these ingredients to make this recipe:
- pork tenderloin
- garlic
- olive oil
- orange juice
- white wine
- brown sugar
- corn starch
- salt and pepper
- fresh oregano – optional garnish
How to Make it in the Electric Skillet
- Season. Season pork with salt, pepper and garlic. Heat electric skillet to 375ºF.
- Sear pork. Add the olive oil and sear pork until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Cook. Lower heat to 250ºF and add the orange juice, wine and brown sugar. Stir together. Cook with the lid on for 25 minutes or more (until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 145ºF).
- Thicken sauce. Remove the tenderloin and let the sauce thicken. You can add one tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a bit of cold water to the sauce while it simmers, to make it creamier and help thicken it (it should take about 1 minute).
- Serve. Serve the pork with the white wine sauce and fresh oregano leaves.
Side Suggestions
This pork tenderloin recipe goes great with any of the classic sides you’d imagine ranging from fresh vegetables to mashed potatoes to macaroni and cheese. To really get everyone in the holiday mood, serve it with this Christmas wreath salad!
Enjoy this holiday dinner with a glass of wine or holiday cocktail.
Storage
- Refrigerate: If you happen to have any leftovers, you can store them easily in a covered container for up to 4 days. The sauce will keep about as long, if you’ve got any extra.
- Reheat: Reheat the tenderloin in the electric skillet, oven or microwave.
Did you enjoy this Christmas pork tenderloin dinner with your guests? If so, please let me know how it turned out and share the recipe!
Electric Skillet Pork Tenderloin with White Wine and Orange Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon garlic - chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups orange juice
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- salt and pepper
- fresh oregano - to garnish
Instructions
- Season pork with salt, pepper and garlic.
- Heat electric skillet to 375ºF.
- Add the olive oil and sear pork until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Lower heat to 250ºF and add the orange juice, wine and brown sugar. Stir together.
- Cook with the lid on for 25 minutes or more (until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 145ºF).
- Remove the tenderloin and let the sauce thicken. You can add one tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in a bit of cold water to the sauce while it simmers, to make it creamier and help thicken it (it should take about 1 minute).
- Serve the pork with the white wine sauce and fresh oregano leaves.
Equipment
Notes
- Store the tenderloin in the fridge, covered, for up to 4 days.
- Reheat the tenderloin in the electric skillet, oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
HUNGRY FOR MORE? TRY OUR:
I am staying with my Mom, who won’t use her oven for whatever reason, we aren’t either…
So I needed to know how in the world to cook this tenderloin in a skillet and have it be amazing.
It was. Thank you.
That is so great to hear! Thank you for the lovely comment, Robbie. 🙂
I do have a tendency to dry out my tenderloin. I definitely need to try your electric skillet method!!! It looks soo delicious!
Thanks for the comment Terri! Yes, it does turn out really tender and juicy in the electric skillet.
After reading your lovely recipe for Electric Skillet Pork Tenderloin with White Wine Sauce, I think that I need to buy another electric skillet! I had one when we were first married and it was such a handy appliance. Your recipe sounds wonderful and a perfect way to cook pork tenderloin. I will be sure to try it over the holiday season and beyond. Many thanks for sharing, Joss.
Well thanks for the lovely words. It sure is handy, especially if the oven is being used. Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy!
My electric skillet is collecting dust in a cabinet, and everytime I read your posts, I think I should get it out and use it. I think I finally will. This pork tenderloin looks perfectly cooked!
Lol! Well if I can inspire someone to bring out their dusty electric skillet, I’m quite happy. I hope you enjoy, the result is very tender. 🙂