TURKEY - MAYNARD'S TURKEY TENDERLOIN

 

MAYNARD'S TURKEY TENDERLOIN – Maynard Pittendreigh

This is a good recipe, especially for two people.  A whole turkey, or even a turkey breast is too much for two and this is perfect.

 

1. Preheat oven to 400° conventional. 
2. Trim and pat dry about 1-1 ½ pounds of turkey tenderloin.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in an oven-proof pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add pepper the tenderloin. You can salt lightly if you wish, but remember, it has been injected.
5. Sear the tenderloin. Start with good side up. 3 minutes. Flip. 3 minutes.  Get to approximately the final color you want.
6. Microwave 2 tablespoon butter in a microwave on high for about 10-20 seconds to melt.
7. Bush with butter and place in oven.
8. After about 10 minutes, baste again with butter.
9. Bake until the temp of 165°. About 20-25 minutes of total oven time.
10. Let rest, perhaps while you make gravy if desired.
11. Cut across the grain to make it fork-tender.