How to Use tenderloin in a Sentence

tenderloin

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  • This steak is cut from the short loin, like the Porterhouse, and the tenderloin like the Filet.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022
  • These come from high on the backside of the hog and are closest to the tenderloin.
    — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 July 2021
  • Baby back ribs These come from high on the back side of the hog and are closest to the tenderloin.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2018
  • Baby-back ribs These come from high on the back side of the hog and are closest to the tenderloin.
    — Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2019
  • Buying filet mignon Filet mignon is from the tenderloin part of the cow and is both lean and tender at the same time.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2020
  • The large cuts of meat — tenderloins, steaks, chops and roasts — are returned to the hunter at no extra charge.
    — Dave Orrick, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2019
  • Step 2 Make the tenderloin: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Cut the tenderloin almost in half lengthwise and open like a book.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2019
  • First, dip your chicken tenderloin in the batter, and then place it in the breading.
    — Grateful, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Certain cuts of pork are high in fat, but not pork tenderloin.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 June 2022
  • The vegetables will roast as the pork tenderloin cooks.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2020
  • In the afternoon, Jen fries a tenderloin on her wood stove.
    — Maddie McGarvey, History & Culture, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Cut the tenderloin in half crosswise, then cut each piece in half lengthwise.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2021
  • With such large pieces, the tenderloin can end up dry and flavorless.
    — Ann Maloney, nola.com, 25 June 2019
  • Trim off excess fat from the tenderloin and rub with the Worcestershire sauce.
    — Washington Post, 30 June 2021
  • What Fieri recommends: The filet mignon chili with pork tenderloin and fresh herbs.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Marinate a pork tenderloin or pour it over cream cheese and scoop it up with chips.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Or carpaccio, made from beef tenderloin seared on the outside and red and raw within.
    — Bee Wilson, WSJ, 12 Feb. 2022
  • Those at Stand 38 can order pork tenders, and strips of crispy pork tenderloin served with fries.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 May 2022
  • Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, place the tenderloin in the center of the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
    — Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Can someone gift me the best pork tenderloin for Christmas?
    — Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2021
  • Season the tenderloin on all sides with pepper, then salt.
    — Gavin Kaysen, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Their to-go special includes choice of ham, salmon, or beef tenderloin, plus salad, sides and dessert (serves 2 or 4 to 6).
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Not to dismiss the milder tenderloin, sliced into filets mignon, but to me those are best pan-fried in butter with a lot of pepper.
    — David Tanis, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2018
  • Cut the tenderloins into roughly 1-inch slices and serve.
    — Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2018
  • Simply buy a pork tenderloin and cut into 1-inch slices and flatten to 1/2 inch thick.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, 22 July 2019
  • Brush the top of the tenderloin with about 3 tablespoons of the remaining marinade.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The porterhouse, however, has a larger portion of the tenderloin than the T-bone.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 June 2018
  • Think smoked trout and elk bratwurst, buffalo tenderloin and stuffed acorn squash.
    — Josie Sexton, The Know, 20 Sep. 2019
  • To keep your tenderloin full of juicy flavor, use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2023

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