Dont throw away that pickle jar without making this juicy pork tenderloin first.

Reserve the pickle juice to marinate pork tenderloin for succulent and flavorful results.

Ingredients

1 1/2lbpork tenderloin, trimmed

1 1/4cupsplus1 1/2Tbsp.dill pickle juice (from a 24-oz.

Pickle Brined Pork Tenderloin

Photo:Victor Protasio

1/2tspkosher salt

Flaky sea salt

Directions

Place pork in a large zip-top bag or bowl.

Add 1 cup pickle juice.

Turn pork to coat in juice, then seal or cover.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.

Preheat oven to 400F with a rack in center position.

Transfer pork to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Discard marinade; pat pork dry with paper towels.

Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium until hot and shimmering, about 1 minute.

Add pork; cook, undisturbed, until browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes.

Turn and cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.

Add 1/4 cup pickle juice to skillet.

Transfer skillet to oven.

Transfer pork to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes.

Slice pork into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Serve topped with dill sauce and more chopped dill.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.