Herb Seared Pork Tenderloin - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 lbs pork tenderloin
    1/2 cup olive oil
    4 garlic cloves, peeled
    3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
    3 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
    3 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
    1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
Preparation
    3 or 4 days before (or at least 24-hrs), put oil and garlic in a small jar.
    Cover and let \"infuse\" at room temperature.
    Combine finely chopped herbs with salt & pepper on a platter.
    Rub tenderloin down with garlic-infused oil.
    Roll tenderloin in herb mixture.
    Cover and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
    Pre-heat oven to 400\u00b0.
    Heat 2 T of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    Sear tenderloin on all sides until golden brown.
    Move to a baking dish.
    Cook in oven 10-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 140\u00b0.
    Once removed from the oven, it will continue to cook & reach 145-150\u00b0.
    Let rest 15 minutes, slice & serve.

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