Pork Tenderloin, 1kg

Artisan Pork Tenderloin 1kg is a 1kg pork tenderloin from high-welfare British pigs — the most tender cut on the animal. The tenderloin is a long, slender muscle that runs alongside the backbone. It bears almost no weight and therefore develops extraordinary tenderness. Furthermore, in high-welfare pork it carries a subtle marbling that gives it far more flavour than commercial tenderloin. In particular, it cooks quickly and suits a wide range of preparations.

About Our Artisan British Pork

The pork offered by The Artisan Food Company comes from small, carefully selected British farms. These farms raise pigs slowly on natural diets, with space to roam and time to develop flavour. As a result, the pork has a depth and character that intensive commercial farming simply cannot produce. In particular, slower-grown pigs develop more intramuscular fat. This is the marbling that melts during cooking and produces a richly flavoured, juicy result. Furthermore, high-welfare farming produces pork that is noticeably darker in colour than supermarket pork. This deeper colour is an indicator of quality — it reflects a higher pH and a more developed flavour. However, the most important difference is simply in the eating. Once you have cooked properly reared artisan pork, it is very hard to go back to anything else.

British pork has a long and proud tradition. In contrast to many other countries, British pig farming has maintained a strong heritage breed culture. As a result, breeds such as Gloucester Old Spot, Tamworth, Large Black and Middle White are still actively farmed for their exceptional eating qualities. Additionally, our farms use feed programmes carefully tailored to each breed. This develops the fat coverage and marbling that make the difference at the table. Moreover, every joint is butchered to order by skilled hands and delivered chilled, ready to cook.

How to Cook & Serve

To get the very best from Artisan Pork Tenderloin 1kg:

• Trim the silverskin from the outside with a sharp knife before cooking.
• Season generously and sear all over in a very hot pan until golden on all sides.
• Transfer to a 200°C oven for 12 to 15 minutes — pull at 63°C for perfectly pink, juicy pork.
• Alternatively, slice into medallions and pan-fry for 2 minutes per side for a quick weeknight dinner.

Perfect Pairings

Artisan Pork Tenderloin 1kg pairs beautifully with:

• A creamy mustard and thyme pan sauce made from the roasting juices
• Sautéed wild mushrooms with shallots and a splash of cider
• A light Pinot Noir, Gamay or a chilled glass of Viognier
• Braised Puy lentils or roasted root vegetables alongside

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use by the date shown. Remove from packaging 30 to 45 minutes before cooking. Allow to come to room temperature for even cooking. However, never leave uncovered at room temperature for more than 1 hour. Any leftover cooked pork keeps refrigerated for up to 3 days. Furthermore, leftover roast pork is excellent cold the following day.

However you cook it, Artisan Pork Tenderloin 1kg brings genuine artisan quality to the table. Moreover, properly reared British pork at its best is one of the great pleasures of the kitchen.