Walnut Crusted Pork Tenderloin

walnut-crusted-pork-tenderloin_filtered When I started Whole 30 in October 2016 I quickly browsed the cookbook and picked my top dinner choices. I can’t give an exact reason why but the ingredients were purchased on my first Whole 30 shopping trip – yet it took me more than two months to actually make this dish!

Lesson learned – next time don’t be afraid to try something new.

This was DELICIOUS – and just so different from our typical “week night meals”.

In my mind I think I assumed that it was more complicated than it looked…but trust me when I say…if I can make this – ANYONE CAN!!!

(adapted from the WHOLE 30 Book)

WHAT YOU NEED:

1 pound pork tenderloin
2 TBS mustard powder
1 TBS paprika
1 TBS onion powder
1 TBS garlic powder
1.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:

Remove pork from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Pat the pork dry with a paper towel
Mix the mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and paprika in a small bowl and rub the pork evenly with seasoning mixture.
In a food processor (the mini handheld pampered chef one works great!!!) – or by hand – pulse or chop the walnuts until finely chopped.
Coat the pork evenly with the chopped walnuts.
Place the pork tenderloin in a baking pan ( I used a 7″x11″ pyrex dish and it worked perfectly!) and roast 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Let the pork rest for 10 minutes.
Slice the tenderloin into 1/2 inch thick medallions.

Serve with your veggie of choice and more importantly ENJOY!!!

NOTE: I doubled this recipe (as I do with most recipes to ease the meal prep later in the week!!!) and I will vouch the leftovers were just as amazing as night 1!

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I recently completed a round of Whole 30 paired with Core De Force and I can truly say I found my JAM! I found what works for me – what I enjoy – and what makes me FEEL good on the inside!!!