How to Use tenderloin in a Sentence

tenderloin

noun
  • This steak is cut from the short loin, like the Porterhouse, and the tenderloin like the Filet.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Ask for a nice 3- to 4-pound roast from the middle of the tenderloin.
    — David Tanis, The Seattle Times, 19 June 2017
  • 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
  • Cut tenderloin into 1-inch slices and press with the back of a large spoon to about 1/2-inch thick.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The spices coating the cubes of tenderloin gave off a raw note and begged for moisture.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2017
  • 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
  • The sauce also works well with pork tenderloin and salmon.
    — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2018
  • The only cut that has ever left me cold is the tenderloin.
    — Melissa Clark, charlotteobserver, 6 June 2017
  • 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
  • Corn dogs, pork chops on a stick, gyros and tenderloins made it to our third round.
    — Axios Des Moines, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
  • While pork is roasting, tear a sheet of parchment paper the length of the tenderloin.
    — Carla Hall, Redbook, 19 Mar. 2014
  • 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
  • Place tenderloins in pan and sear on all sides until well-browned.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Pat pork tenderloin dry and cut off any large pieces of surface fat.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Cut tenderloin crosswise at base of head to make 2 roasts.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • Add the tenderloin and sear it until nicely browned on all sides.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Since this beef tenderloin recipe is so simple, the meat plays a starring role.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • The condiment is also delicious paired with pork tenderloin, or really any meat, for that matter.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Serve with a pork tenderloin roast or turkey breast or as a meat-free dinner salad with warm, crusty wheat rolls.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Who has the best tenderloin sandwich in Indiana?
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Beef costs, from ground beef to beef tenderloin, have been on the rise all year.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 24 Dec. 2025

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