Ingredients
– 2 turkey tenderloins (about 1/2 pound or approximately 225 grams each)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
– 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
– 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1 tablespoon butter (for garlic butter)
Instructions
1- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to create the marinade.
2- Coat the 2 turkey tenderloins fully with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
3- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (about 204ยฐC).
4- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil to coat.
5- Sear the marinated turkey tenderloins for 2-3 minutes per side without moving until browned.
6- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 17 minutes for 1/2 pound tenderloins, adjusting time for larger pieces.
7- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 160ยฐF (71ยฐC) before resting.
8- Tent the skillet with aluminum foil and let the turkey rest for 10 minutes; carryover cooking will bring it to 165ยฐF (74ยฐC).
9- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter and stir in minced garlic to prepare garlic butter.
10- Slice the rested turkey tenderloin and drizzle with the garlic butter before serving.
Last Step:
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๐ก๏ธ Use an instant-read thermometer to prevent overcooking – turkey should reach 165ยฐF for perfect doneness
โฐ Marinate overnight for maximum flavor penetration, but 30 minutes works in a pinch
๐ง Let the turkey rest for the full 10 minutes to ensure juicy, tender meat
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Marinating time: 30 minutes to 24 hours
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 tenderloin
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6.8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
