Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Oh my goodness this roasted pork is SO full of flavor!  Every once in a while Costco will put their pork tenderloins on sale and when they do, we stock up.  It's always fun to find new ways to use it up and this recipe knocks it out of the park.

 1 pork tenderloin, 7-8lbs.

1 stick of butter, softened

2 tsp. dried rosemary

2 tsp. salt

1 head of garlic, minced

2 cups chicken broth

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 cup milk

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

In a large cast iron skillet, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil until hot, but not smoking.  Sear the pork roast on all sides, 5-6 minutes or until a nice golden crust forms.

While the roast is searing, combine the butter, rosemary, salt, and garlic.

Once the roast is seared, spread the butter all over the top and sides of the pork and add the chicken broth to the bottom of the skillet.

Place the skillet in the oven and roast for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads an internal temp of 145 degrees.

Once the pork is finished, remove it from the skillet and place it on a plate tented with foil to rest.  While the pork is resting, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and half a cup of milk to a small bowl and combine until no lumps remain.  Place the skillet full of pork drippings over medium heat.  Pour the cornstarch mixture through a strainer into the skillet.  Whisk constantly until a nice thick gravy forms.

Serve the pork and gravy with your favorite mashed potatoes.