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tenderloin

[ten-der-loin] / ˈtɛn dərˌlɔɪn /
NOUN
skid row
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I’ve served it with skirt steak, pork tenderloin, salmon, eggplant-driven pasta alla Norma and risotto made with fresh, ripe Jersey tomatoes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Fried foods featured in my quiz included the fried pork tenderloin sandwich, which was popularized in Indiana.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

I hard-seared the thick boneless pork chops from this bundle — which also includes a shoulder, St. Louis ribs, and a tenderloin — almost like a steak, and wow.

From Salon Dec. 4, 2025

After graduating in 2011, he debuted the Ooo-We! sauce, a “sweet, spicy, saucy glaze” that he said pairs well with everything from eggs to pork tenderloin.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2025

The cook, placed upon her mettle, served a delicious repast—a luscious tenderloin broiled à point.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

After the outstanding performance, the researchers measured the biosensor's practicality using pork tenderloins purchased from a supermarket.

From Science Daily Feb. 20, 2024

“For the food, serve a few pork tenderloins instead of a big beef cut. It’s delicious, easy to cook and very cost-efficient,” said Ms. Hannon, who owns a kitchen boutique shop.

From Washington Times Dec. 20, 2022

A great source of lean protein, Kirkwood's fresh chicken tenderloins are all natural and contain no artificial ingredients or other funky surprises.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2022

Rather, she seared slices of filet mignon for sandwiches and grilled whole beef tenderloins for parties.

From New York Times May 2, 2022

The tenderloins are unlike any other part of the pork in flavor.

From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by F. L. (Fanny Lemira) Gillette




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